Robert "Bob" Anthony Schlueter

Robert (Bob) Anthony Schlueter was called to his eternal rest early on the morning of July 15, 2025. Karen (Quedens), his wife of 58 years, was by his side. Revelation 14:13 says, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” Bob was blessed by God both in his life and now in his death.

Bob is blessed in death because of the hope of eternal life and the resurrection of the dead. He first received this hope when he was baptized and thereby washed and redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Bob was blessed in life because he had received from God gifts of faith, family, and service. Bob lived his life of service both at church and in his career. At church, Bob was an active support of the congregation’s ministry, especially his pastor. He also was active in care for the members of the congregation. In addition, he played key roles in the foundation and support of Christian schools. Bob was generous with both his time and his financial resources. In his career, Bob earned a doctorate from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and soon after began his service at Michigan State University as Professor of Engineering. He was privileged to serve as an instructor and, through his research in voltage stability, was able to serve as a consultant to the power industry. Bob was well regarded by both his professional peers and the fellow members of his congregation.

Bob was greeted in heaven by his father and mother Albert and Dorothy (Then) Schlueter, by his twin brother Jerry, and by his father and mother in law Victor and Mildred Quedens.

Bob counted among his greatest earthly blessings his wife, whom he treasured, and his family. Together Bob and Karen had three children, Ellen (Jim) Landskroener, Paul (Julie) Schlueter, and John (Katy) Schlueter. They have nine grandchildren including Abigail (Ben) Brenner, Noah, Elisabeth, and Ben Landskroener; Anna, Will, and Tori Schlueter; and Claire and Eliza Schlueter. He also had many close friends and extended family whom he loved dearly. Special memories include a multitude of family road trips and the annual and eagerly anticipated summer beach house vacations. Bob (Papa) actively fostered love among the members of his family and counted his greatest legacy to be the love that exists amongst his family both for one another but especially their collective love for God.

Bob’s funeral service will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio on July 29 (4560 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614). Guests may come to greet the family beginning at 10AM. The funeral service will begin at 11am. Services will be conducted by Rev. Mark Love and Rev. Ryan Kleimola. Graveside service will follow at Roth Cemetery in Monclova. Memorials may be given to the following schools which have impacted his grandchildren:

Bethany Lutheran School

1550 Modaff Rd,

Naperville, Illinois 60565

St Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center

7960 State Route 38

Milford Center, Ohio 43045

Trinity Lutheran School

4560 Glendale Avenue

Toledo, Ohio 43614