Remember

Bobby Eugene Schoppe

  • August 21, 1930 - February 11, 2011
  • Somerville, Texas
Share This Obituary

Build A Family Tree

Bobby Schoppe

Build Bobby's Family Tree on Ancestry.com

powered by


Memories & Candles

“Shari and Jeff, May your find comfort in the great heritage of your father's memory. People like him are what make Somerville a good place. ...Read More » ”
1 of 26 | Posted by: Alice Hein Schiel - Magnolia, TX

“I worked many years for Bobby at the service station and Bobby was like a second father to me. Over time, I have lost contact, but never the love...Read More » ”
2 of 26 | Posted by: Franklin Woods - Collierville, TN

“Shari we are so sorry for your families loss, I will be in touch, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love Debbie ”
3 of 26 | Posted by: Debbie Christ - Eagle Lake, TX

“Jeff: Sorry to hear about Bobby. Thinking about your family. ”
4 of 26 | Posted by: Paul Renfro - Coppell, TX

“Some of my favorite and most thought about memories are those with you, Pa. I only wish that we lived closer so that you could have met Zakary. You...Read More » ”
5 of 26 | Posted by: Madeline Wieghat - Cannon AFB, NM

“Mary Ann and Family, Please know that we are covering you in believing prayer during this difficult time. Raette Smith Hearne ”
6 of 26 | Posted by: Raette Hearne - Austin, TX

“Jeff, Were sorry to hear about you dad. We all have many years of memories of mr. Bobby a good freind to us all. Our thought and prayer are with you...Read More » ”
7 of 26 | Posted by: LaRoche Chevrolet-Cad Parts - TX

“Jeff, I dont know even where to begin. I have so many memories and feel like a part of my family is gone. He always had a hug for me no matter...Read More » ”
8 of 26 | Posted by: April Cunningham - Somerville, TX

“Jeff & Shari, I'm so sorry on your loss. I wish that I could have made the services. Will always remember him taking care of everyone. I hope that...Read More » ”
9 of 26 | Posted by: Rosanne Keilers - Stephenville, TX

“Jeff, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
10 of 26 | Posted by: Deidra D Becker - El Campo, TX

“Jeff I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless ! ”
11 of 26 | Posted by: Lila Steele - Brenham, TX

“Our prayers go out to all of the Schoppe family. When he came into the bank, he would always say hello to me and asked me how my family was doing. ...Read More » ”
12 of 26 | Posted by: fran p - somerville, TX

“Jeff & Shari, I am sorry about your Dad. May the memory of what a kind & caring man he was help each of you during this time. My husband, Rick, also...Read More » ”
13 of 26 | Posted by: Donna Hill - College Station, TX

“My prayers go out to your family. Mr. Schoppe was a kind man. He was always fair in our dealings with him. He never failed to ask about my family...Read More » ”
14 of 26 | Posted by: Darlene Lomax - Brenham, TX

“My memories of Pa are great ones that I will cherish and carry in my heart for many years to come. He was a very loving man and I loved him very much...Read More » ”
15 of 26 | Posted by: Crystal Scott Meschwitz - TX

“Bobby was a kinda guy that could me laugh whenever things looked bad. His big old smile will be missed by us all. He meant so much to the county for...Read More » ”
16 of 26 | Posted by: Robert W. Thomas - Nixon, TX

“I loved Bobby very much and i know that he loved me. He would always call me auntie whenever he saw me. He was a very special person in my life. He...Read More » ”
17 of 26 | Posted by: Aunt Mavis Lueckmeyer - TX

“Jeff & Shari, Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you! We Loved Bobby very much and we were honored to have him as our family and friend. He...Read More » ”
18 of 26 | Posted by: Nan Latimer - Leander, TX

“We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Schoppe's death and know that he will be greatly missed by those who loved and cared for him. May God hold you in...Read More » ”
19 of 26 | Posted by: Yoakum Housemoving, Inc. - TX

“It's hard to put into words what Bobby meant to and did for me..My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Rest in peace my employer and...Read More » ”
20 of 26 | Posted by: Jack Stamps Campbell - Lumberton, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schoppe family ”
21 of 26 | Posted by: Shawn and Julie Eldridge - Lyons, TX

“We will miss our dear friend. Bobby was a wonderful and kind man. Our prayers are with his family during this time of loss. God Bless. ”
22 of 26 | Posted by: Christine & BarneycCorkle - TX

“We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bobby was always good to Joe. ”
23 of 26 | Posted by: Joe & Vicky Busby - TX

“My memories of Bobby Schoppe was always a caring & generous person,a loving father; may he always live in your fondest memories of him.He will be...Read More » ”
24 of 26 | Posted by: Virginia Hein Asselin & Raymond E Asselin - AR

“My deepest condolences. Bobby was always one of the good guys. He will certainly be missed around Somerville. ”
25 of 26 | Posted by: Gena McFarland Parsons - FL

“Thanks, Uncle Bobby, for all the great memories; for all of the hugs & quarters. We will miss you. Love, Mary Ann Elliott Causey ”
26 of 26 | Posted by: Mary Ann Causey - Pflugerville, TX


Bobby Eugene Schoppe August 21, 1930 ~ February 11, 2011 Funeral services for Bobby E. Schoppe, 80, of Somerville, and a lifelong resident of Burleson County, are set for 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2011 at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Lee Scott Masonic Lodge, in Somerville. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Sunday until 9:00 p.m. with the family present between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Mr. Schoppe died Friday, February 11, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. He was born August 21, 1930 in Lyons, Texas, the son of Edward and Lois (Rhodes) Schoppe. He attended school in Somerville and was the owner and operator of Schoppe Auto in Somerville for 53 years. He was married to Billie Jean (Elliott) Schoppe on August 11, 1949 until her death December 30, 1992. He was married Mary G. Schoppe in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 15, 1995. Bobby was a community minded person who served as a Burleson County Commissioner for 28 years; he served on the Somerville City Council for a number of years; he was a master Mason and a member of Lee Scott Lodge No. 793 A.F. & A.M of Somerville; and a member of Scottish Rite. He also served on the Board of Directors of Citizen State Bank of Somerville for many years, and was considered a very generous and honest man. He was a good friend to everyone, a wonderful husband; a great father; and a good and kind man who never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Billie Jean; three brothers, an infant brother, Jimmy Schoppe and Earnest "Bubba" Schoppe. He is survived by his wife, Mary Schoppe of Somerville; his son, Jeff Schoppe of Somerville; his daughter and son-in-law, Shari and David Funderburg of Conroe; his grandchildren, Holly Ann Schoppe of Somerville, Nevada Lee Schoppe of Somerville, Amy and her husband Nobel Craig of Pflugerville, and Carey and her husband Billy Peterson of Bothell, Washington; great grandchildren, Grayson and Hope Craig of Pflugerville and James and Cole Peterson of Bothell, Washington; his aunt Mavis Lueckemeyer of Bryan; along with his extended family and a host of friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. We invite you to visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com and sign the on-line register for Bobby.