Rob Schadel Sr.

Robert B. Schadel, Sr.; “Rob" of Lake Orion; age 76; January 30, 2021.  Rob was born on Sept. 25, 1944, to the late Richard G. and Ruth E. Schadel in Pontiac, Michigan.  He graduated from Lapeer High School and earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from Michigan State University.  After retiring from teaching, he earned another Masters in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.  Rob taught instrumental music at Eastern Jr. High in Pontiac for two years and then was the High School band director at Lake Orion High School for 21 years.  In 1973 he took 75 students to a music school in Switzerland for a week and then they played concerts in Germany and Holland for two weeks.  Rob was a beloved mentor to his students and they deeply respected his ability to get the best from his bands.  One of the favorite traditions for his students was the annual trip to Traverse City to march in the Cherry Festival.  That was a wonderful bonding experience for all. Rob enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and traveling, but most of all he enjoyed being with his family. After retirement, he enjoyed playing the euphonium with the North Oakland Concert Band for several years. Rob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Karen Bronoel Schadel, sons Robert (Allayna) Schadel Jr. and Scott (Samantha) Schadel, sister-in-laws Karen Hill Schadel and Karen Hartman Bronoel and grandchildren Chris, Alexis (fiance Joshua), Katie, Ben, Abby and Lily.  He was predeceased by his brother Richard, mother and father-in-law Doris and R.L. Bronoel and brother-in-law Kenneth. Due to Covid 19, a private family service will be held at S parks-Griffin Funeral Home in Lake Orion on Thursday, February 11, 2021.  The family will then receive friends the same day at the funeral home from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. Mask's are required for those attending. A larger Celebration of Rob’s life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rob to the Lake Orion Band Boosters, P.O. Box 93, Lake Orion, MI , will be greatly appreciated.