Robert Charles Schreppel

Biography

Robert Charles Schreppel, age 75, of Park Avenue, South Corning has gone to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Corning Hospital. Mr. Schreppel was born in Ashland, PA, on March 15, 1934, the son of the late Robert and Clara (Ernst) Schreppel. He married Joyce Buchanan on November 20, 1954, in Caton, NY.  She survives him.

Bob served as Corning Town Justice for twenty-four years. He owned and operated South Corning Plumbing and Heating; he was a licensed master plumber. He was also a professional fire fighter for the city of Corning. He was the past Fire Chief at South Corning Volunteer Fire Department, Steuben County Deputy Fire Coordinator, and President of Babe Ruth Baseball. Bob retired from Corning Inc. in 1994. He was also a director for the New York State Magistrates Association along with being the past President and Chaplin of the Steuben County Magistrates Assoc.

Bob was also a lifetime member of the Caton Bible Chapel where he served as Deacon and Sunday school teacher and where he enjoyed singing his favorite hymns. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and took pride in the construction of his wood's cabin. His passion was to play in the woods with his four wheeler, back hoe, and golf cart. Bob's love for the outdoors will be carried on by his sons and grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two daughters: Sharon (Lynn) Tucker of Caton, NY, and Deborah (Kenneth) Thomas of Hornby, NY; one son, Robert Schreppel of Hornby, NY; one sister, Dorothy Cero of Pennsylvania; one brother, Roy (Mary) Schreppel of North Carolina; granddaughters: Jennifer (Kevin) VanCise of Corning, NY, Jillian (C.J.) Lloyd of Lima, NY, Rebekkah Schreppel of Canandaigua, NY, Rebecca (David) Allen of Hornby, NY; grandsons: Matthew (Georgia) Tucker of Elmira, NY, Joshua (Kelly Stalnaker) Tucker of Cortland, NY, Nathan (Heather) Tucker of Caton, NY, Jeffrey (Katrina) Thomas of Corning, NY, Jacob Schreppel of Hornby, NY, Jedidiah Schreppel of Hornby, NY, and Joshua (Stephanie) Spicer of Corning, NY; eight great grandchildren with five more great grandchildren expected; sister-in-law, Barbara (Daniel) Ginnan of Corning, NY; and several nieces and nephews.  Bob was predeceased by sisters, Jean Cero and Marie Twist, and brother-in-law, Albert Cero.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 10th from 1 PM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY, and Thursday, March 11th from 10 - 11 AM at Caton Bible Church. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

The funeral will be Thursday, March 11th at 11:00 AM at Caton Bible Church, 11297 Old County Road, Corning, NY, with Rev. Jeff W. Taylor officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Caton Bible Chapel, 11297 Old County Road, Corning or to the South Corning Volunteer Fire Dept., Clark Street, Corning, NY 14830 or to a charity of one's choice.