Robert A. Schommer

Robert A. “Rod” Schommer, 84 of Devils Lake and Munich, ND passed away on Wednesday evening, January 8, 2025 at Eventide Care Center, Devils Lake.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, January 15th at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, January 16th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Munich. 

Robert Andrew Schommer, son of Andrew and Annie (Michels) Schommer was born on March 26, 1940 in Devils Lake, ND. He grew up on the family farm, attended Munich Public School and graduated from Munich High School with the class of 1958. 

Rod dedicated his life to farming and caring for his parents. He farmed alongside his Dad in the early years and then with his brother James and eventually also his nephew Craig. He lived on the family farm until moving into Munich in 1970. He officially retired from farming in 2002, but always was so pleased to see another generation of Schommer’s on the family farm. 

Rod was an avid bowler and never missed a season of men’s league in 50 years. He so enjoyed bowling with his brothers, and the new friends made. He never said no to a game of cards and truly looked forward to visiting with his friends. 

Rod was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Munich Commercial Club. 

As a single man, he felt so blessed to always have the love and support of his siblings, nieces and nephews. 

Rod’s loving family who survive include his sisters Viola (Bob) Borho, Selina Rohde, Bernetta Ritter, Lois (Wes) Parker and Elaine (Robert) Perius; brothers Bernard (Aletha) Schommer, James (Connie) Schommer, Arnold (Liz) Schommer, and Vern (Linda) Schommer; sisters-in-law Shirley Schommer and Darlene Schommer; many nieces, nephews and their families. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gilbert and Norman and infant brother Donald, and brothers-in-law Robert Rohde and Richard Ritter. 

Casket Bearers for Rod will be his nephews Gerald Borho, Alan Borho, James Borho, Ronald Borho, Duane Borho, Donald Schommer, Mike Rohde, Douglas Schommer, Wayne Schommer, Justin Schommer, Jody Schommer, Ryan Schommer, Kevin Ritter, Craig Schommer, Scott Parker, Jason Perius and Andy Schommer. Gift Bearers will be James and Connie Schommer. Reading the Scriptures will be niece and goddaughter, Nicole Belanger.