Robert Frank Joseph Schlosser, 84, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at his home.

Robert was born on April 5, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Theodore Frances Schlosser and Mary (Robich) Schlosser. Robert graduated from Biwabik High School in Biwabik, Minnesota. He worked as a printing press operator for both Rochelle Printing and Hub Printing over the years. He enjoyed bowling from a young age, beginning as a pinsetter at a local bowling alley. Over the years, he bowled at Chelle Crest and T-Byrd Lanes in Rochelle, achieving several perfect 300 games. Robert also loved his furry companions and was best known for his sense of humor, always being a jokester with a heart of gold.

Robert is survived by his longtime partner, Catherine Howle of Rochelle; his daughter, Linda (Bill) Rains of Rochelle; his brother, Theodore (Catherine) Schlosser of Ely, Minnesota; and two sisters, Elaine Bussinger of Savanna, Missouri, and Mary Bartlett of Duluth, Minnesota.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristal Tabor, Matthew Tabor, Justin (Kayla) Rains, and Nichole Rains; great-grandchildren, Hayden Haye and Truett Peterson; and many step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Joe Schlosser; and his sisters, Barbara Schlosser, Elizabeth Otten, and Veronica Henry; grandson, Richie Tabor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th Street, Rochelle, Illinois, with Joy Alsop officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will follow at Trinity Memory Gardens in Rochelle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

An online guestbook is available at www.ungerhorner.com.