Robert J. Schwarer

Robert J. Schwarer, 92, of Lakeland, passed away December 14, 2021. Born July 9, 1929, in Janesville, WI, he was a son of the late Albert and Edna Schwarer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Schwarer, and a son, Richard Allen Schwarer. Mr. Schwarer was a United States Army Korean War veteran. After leaving the service, he attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked for the American Cyanamid Co. until retiring in 1985, then went to work for the city of Lakeland, retiring in 1998 from the McIntosh Power Plant. Survivors include his son, Steven Schwarer (Tamra) daughter, Elizabeth Lott; and six grandchildren, Evan Lott, Sarah Lee, Austin Lott, Nathan Schwarer, Bryan (Amanda) Schwarer and Madelyn Schwarer; three great-grandchildren, Avery, Kadence, and Reilly. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Heath Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Burial Park.