Robert Schwader, Jr., 63, of Providence KY passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on March 18, 1963, in Hammond, IN, to Robert Schwader, Sr. And the late Carol Wood Schwader.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Christina DeBoe.
Robert made his living as a mechanic. You could always find him working on or riding his motorcycle – which he loved to drive fast, very fast.
He had a love for his grandkids who called him a “grumpy marshmallow.” He also had a love for his dogs and all his animals.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Stout Schwader; son, Robert Paul Schwader; step children, Chad Holland, Jeffrey (Amy) Holland, and Jennifer (Joe) Franklin; adopted children, Mandy Bradley and Jeanette Kells; sisters, Linda Clark, Theresa Holland, and Ginger Rushing; and grandchildren, Landon, Nevaeh, Brody, Justin, Alexis, Jayne Rae, and Joe, Jr., and adopted grandchildren, Emily, Olivia, Crystal, and Bentley.
Services for the family were provided by Barnett-Strother Funeral Home – Providence Chapel.
Memorial Services will be held for the family at a later date.


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