Robert "Bob" T. Schweitzer

Robert Schweitzer, 83, formerly of Silver City passed away August 6, 2024 in Deming, NM.

Robert "Bob" Schweitzer was born January 29, 1941 in Hannibal, Missouri to William and Roberta Schweitzer.  He had served his country honorably in the United States Navy in Virginia from 1965-1970.  Bob was a graduate of Hannibal High School, class of 1959 and he had earned his Master's Degree in History from Truman State University and had also graduated from University of Missouri in Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts.  He had worked as a History Lecturer for Morgan State University in Maryland, the Missouri State Parks and was notably, the State Site Administrator for the Battle of Lexington State Site in Lexington, Missouri.  He also worked for the United States Army as a recruiter in Missouri.  Bob was a Board member of the Silver City New Mexico Museum, an avid chess player, a history buff, a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and animal welfare activist.  Bob's clever wit and intelligence will forever be with those who cared for and loved him.

Bob is survived by brother and sister-in-law, William Jr and Lana Schweitzer of Liberty, Missouri; daughter, Gretchen; grandson, Adam; nieces, Erika Vedder and her spouse Chris Vedder, Kara, Nicole, Cori, Casey, and Koen of Liberty, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by a beloved niece, Karen Schweitzer of Kansas City, Missouri; also, his aunt, Virginia Clarkson; as well as his parents, William and Roberta Schweitzer of Hannibal, Missouri  

In lieu of flowers or gifts, we kindly ask that you consider donating to the City of Hannibal, Missouri Riverview Park where a Memorial Bench and memorial brick to honor him as a veteran will be placed to honor Bob, or the ASPCA of New Mexico.  

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