Robert John Schwab Obituary
We announce the death of Robert John Schwab of Slidell, Louisiana, who passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 87. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ferdinand John "Red" Schwab and Ethel Mae Taylor Schwab; and the mother of his children Gayle Beals Schwab. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Scherer Schwab; his children, Cherie Gross (Erik) and Randall Schwab; his brother David Charles Schwab; his grandson Harlan Gross (Emilee); his stepchildren, Thomas Causey Jr. (Cristy) and Angel Causey; his stepgrandchildren, Blaine Causey, Dylan Causey, Mariah Scott (Corey), Brennan Tran, Chase Tran and Aubrey Smith; his great grandchildren, Alice Gross and Luca Gross; and his stepgrandson Houston Scott. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Memories Funeral Home (4900 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Garden (770 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Red's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://bit.ly.
