Robert Kent Schell

February 14, 1950 - March 6, 2020

On March 6, Robert Kent Schell (Bob), loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 70. Bob was born on February 14, 1950 and raised in Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Juanita Valley High School in 1968 and graduated from computer school in Pittsburgh in 1969 where he also enlisted in the Navy. After two years stationed in Oahu, he was reassigned to the Washington Navy Yard. While he served in the D.C. metro area, he met the love of his life, Donna, and on May 4, 1974 they were married. Bob received his Associates Degree from Northern Virginia Community College and continued his service as a civilian employee of the Department of Navy for 34 years. In the latter part of his career, he built a paper clip chain counting down the days to his retirement, which he celebrated in 2008. Travel was one of his loves and he spent his life traveling with his family. He traveled to nearly all the states of the U.S., many islands of the Caribbean, throughout much of Europe and was always planning his next trip. In addition, Bob was a creative soul who crafted loving gifts for his friends and family and, even while ill in the hospital, was planning out unfinished projects. A lifelong Steelers fan, Bob loved to spend time with family and friends and was always the life of the party. Laughing and playing games he was ever ready with a story and a joke. Bob was a devout Christian who attended and faithfully served Springfield United Methodist Church for 36 years in various capacities including ushering and teaching Sunday School. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Donna, son Robert (Tammy), daughter Jenny (Matt) and granddaughters Effie and Cozzy. Bob will be greatly missed by family and friends as he goes on to what he called his “next great adventure.”