Bobby Scheid

Bob Scheid of Belleville, IL, born December 16, 1946, in Staten Island, NY, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was HH-53H PAVE LOW Flight Engineer during Honey Badger era. Later involvement unknown, but he as assigned to HQ at Scott and used to come to Clark AB on visits when Paves were there.

Bob served in the United States Air Force and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of service. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the AMVETS organization. His love for his 2002 Corvette earned him his nickname, “Corvette Bob”. Bob was also an avid Yankee fan. Above most all, he cherished, loved, and enjoyed spending time with his daughters, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William S. Sr., and Louise M., nee Jeffers, Scheid; his sister, Karen Molloy; and two brothers, Richard (Diana) Scheid and William “Billy” Scheid, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carolyn S. Scheid, nee Franklin, whom he married on June 3, 1967; two daughters, Kelley (Rod) Euchner and Kimberley Scheid;

four grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Brennan) Donahue, Robert “Robby” Pees, Sydney Euchner, and Lindsey Euchner; and two great-granddaughters, Morgan Donahue and Reagan Donahue.

Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or to the Air Force Aid Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Graveside service with military honors was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, with a funeral procession leaving George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, at 8:45 a.m.

Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.