Robert R. Schmittle
June 9, 1941 – May 25, 2025
Robert Schmittle, 83, Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert R. Schmittle and Dorothy May (Masterson) Schmittle-Kreutner.
On Oct. 25, 1983, he married Kathleen A. Taylor in Hollidaysburg.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Bradford of Harrisburg; and two brothers, William in California, and Thomas (Patricia) in Florida.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Butler; and a brother, Ronald E. Schmittle.
Robert was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School. He received his master’s degree from Shippensburg University in Public Administration.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and became a seaman in the Merchant Marines.
He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.
Robert enjoyed camping, traveling, the Atlanta Braves, Penn State and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, with Father Alan Thomas officiating.
Committal will be at Alto-Reste Park.
Arrangements are by Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 N. Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.