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Robert E. Schell, 77, of Oswego Town, died April 6, 2016 at Oswego Hospital.
Born in Flushing, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Schulz) Schell. Bob worked as a guidance counselor before moving to Oswego in 1967, working as a Residential Dorm Director and in the Student Affairs Office. He then became an Associate Dean of Students while teaching courses in multiple departments. After retirement in 2005, he continued to consult on many projects at the college. He was active with the Emeriti Foundation.
A lifelong musician, Bob continued to perform with the SUNY Oswego college orchestra and the Oswego City Summer Band. He also played French horn and trumpet at Faith United Church were he was a devout member. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed reading.
He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years, Kay (Haswell) Schell in 2011.
Surviving are his children, Todd (Kathryn) Schell of Liverpool; Nancy (Phil) Trower, of North Tonawanda, NY; a sister, Margaret (Ray) Watson, of Nevada; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Schell, William Schell, Samuel Fuster and Maxwell Fuster; three step-grandchildren Matthew, Brooke and Vince Trower.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Faith United Church, 12 Mark Fitzgibbons Dr. Oswego, NY 13126. Spring burial will be in Oswego Town Rural Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany St. Oswego.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s memory to the Oswego College Foundation, 215 Sheldon Hall, SUNY Oswego, NY 13126, or online at www.alumni.oswego.edu/givenow
