Robert was born on June 7, 1956 in Sedalia, MO to Felix and Annie (Knott) Scheerer. He entered the gates of Heaven on February 16, 2025.

He was raised in Stover, MO where he graduated from Morgan County R1 High School and attended trade school for auto body in 1974. He was united in marriage to Esther Ocejo on February 11, 1978 in Raytown, MO and later moved to St. Joseph, MO in 1986.

They enjoyed doing everything together from home projects, to practicing Aikido, and camping. They had two children Kenneth and Kimberly. Robert worked for Altec Industries for 32 years and retired in October 2020. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, road trips, working on cars, attending car shows, and the Chiefs. Robert was the sensei and founder of St. Joseph Aikido Club. He was a very talented man from creating beautiful paintings, pinstriping cars, woodworking and welding. He had an amazing eye for detail.

He has three granddaughters & one great granddaughter who he referred to as his, "Geers". He enjoyed attending all their many events and activities. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandpa, & friend. He was a member of Church of Christ.

Robert is survived by his children, Kenneth and Kimberly Scheerer, granddaughter's Skyleigh Scheerer, Trinity and Serina Martin, great granddaughter Marcella Sollars, sister Margaret (Ann) Rake (Tony) with several cousins, nieces, and nephew. Proceeded in death, Wife Esther (Ocejo) Scheerer, parents Felix and Annie Scheerer, brother William (Bill) Scheerer.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

Services will be Monday, February 24, 2025 at 12:30 pm at  Heaton-Bowman-Smith Sidenfaden Chapel.  Burial in Blakely Cemetery, Easton, MO.  Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:30 am.