Robert "Bob" G. Schuster

Robert “Bob” G. Schuster, 63, of Sugar Grove, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Weeki Wachee, FL after a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was born March 6, 1953 in Aurora, Illinois. Robert attended Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Marmion Academy. He was very dedicated to his Catholic faith and was a parishioner of St. Katharine Drexel of Sugar Grove. Robert worked for the Aurora Postal Service as a mail carrier for 20 years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed motorcycle riding, and loved surrounding himself with family and friends. He was also a member of the Phoenix Club in Aurora. Robert was an inspiration to each person he knew positively impacting and influencing those who knew him. His constant positive attitude, smile, kindness and thoughtfulness of others is irreplaceable. The world was a better place because of him. Robert’s life motto was “change your attitude, change your life.” Throughout his struggle with ALS, he remained positive and dedicated to finding a cure for the disease. He volunteered to have medical staff come to his home to donate blood for ALS medical research. He also donated his body to the ALS Association for medical research, prior to his cremation. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Mary Schuster; daughter, Kristina (Andrew) White; son, Matthew (Amanda) Schuster; step daughters, Melissa Bock and Laci Sholl; and brother, John (Linda) Schuster. He was a proud grandfather of Ella and Andrew White, Jackson and Carly Schuster, and Kyle Hillman; he was also the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gregory J. in 1976; his mother, Loretta T. in 2012; and his brother, Patrick G. in 1973. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506. (630) 631-5500. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Katharine Drexel, 8S055 Dugan Road, Sugar Grove, IL. Inurnment will follow at Marywood Cemetery. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Robert’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robert’s name may be made to the ALS Association, which can be done through #challengeals or als.org.

Robert "Bob" G. Schuster

March 6, 1953 - March 6, 2016