Robert E Schick

Robert E. Schick, 88, of Plover, Wisconsin, passed away on October 4, 2026, from complications of surgery. A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Washington Township Cemetery in Morrison, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reinbeck, Iowa immediately following the graveside service.

Robert was born on November 16, 1937, to Carl and Erna (Fischer) Schick in Bayard, Iowa. The family moved to a farm in Grundy County Iowa in 1943. Robert went to school in Morrison, Iowa, and graduated with the 8th grade class. At that time, all Grundy County rural schools held graduation at the Grundy Center High School. This included 14 town and township schools with 59 graduates including 6 being from Morrison School. The family moved to Dinsdale in 1946 and then in November 1947 moved to Morrison because their father developed a malignant tumor from which he died in 1948.

Robert lived with and worked as a farm hand for Homer and Margaret Miller of Reinbeck while attending Reinbeck High School. He was active in sports participating in football, basketball, and track. He lettered in all sports and received certificates for his accomplishments. He graduated from Reinbeck High School with the class of 1956.

He worked at Reinbeck Schrock Fertilizer Company following his graduation and prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force on November 26, 1957. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War in the 34th Air Refuel Squadron as a senior airman. He was awarded 2 service medals and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1962. Robert was employed by Chicago Bridge and Iron (CBI) for many years. He traveled to many locations across the United States as a boilermaker. He was awarded many “Good Year” pins and CBI belt buckles which he collected over the years.

On August 15, 1973, Robert and Gladys Beaulieu from Plover, Wisconsin, were united in marriage. To this union two children were born, Robert Michael on June 17, 1977, and Amanda May on February 2, 1980. Amanda married Kevin Haebig on October 10, 2007. Robert adopted Gladys’ two sons from a previous marriage. Randy Matthew who was born on September 19, 1966 and Mark Alan who was born on March 10, 1971.

Robert was an avid bowler and won many trophies. He was also known by all as a man of few words.

Left to cherish his memory are his children; Amanda (Kevin) Haebig, Bobbie (Ashley) Schick, Randy (fiancé Cherie), and Mark Schick. Grandchildren; Randy Jr., Halle, Kirsten, Savana, Tammy, Kendra, and Cassidy Schick; great-granddaughter Kaydelyn Jade (KJ). Also cherishing his memory are two sisters; Joan (Jack) Fogt and Lavonne Hougen; sister-in-law Peg Schick, and many nieces and nephews.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Erna Schick; brothers John, Richard, Earl, Carl and Henry; sisters Darlene Schick Harting, Pearl Heikens, Lois Schick and Jean Newton (who passed away on the same day as Robert); brothers-in-laws Larry Newton, Harlan Heikens; sisters-in-laws Joanne Schick and Mary Schick; nieces and nephews.