Fred M. Schobert, 74, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:01 P.M., Monday, December 2, 2024 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.
Fred had been owner and operator of Schobert TV Sales and Service from 1986 until 2019.  In 1972, he graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Engineering and Technology and was in the top five percent of his class.  Fred was in the Mathematics Honor Program and President Scholar Program.  After graduation, Fred worked at Lockheed Missile and Space in California before being drafted by the United States Army.  He served his military time in the 902nd Military Intelligence Group at Falls Church, VA.  He was of the Protestant faith.  Fred was a charter member of Planetary Society and a member of St. Bernard National and Local Kennel Clubs.
He was born November 27, 1950 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Donald and Dominica (Allabastro) Schobert.
He married Faye I. McCormick on September 4, 1971 at the First Christian Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Matthew Schobert and wife Camden of Portland, OR, one daughter - Christine Thornton and husband Ed of Horicon, WI, four grandchildren - Grace Thornton, Trey Schobert, Cecilia Schobert, and Bishop Schobert, one brother - Bryan Schobert and wife Mary of Columbus, OH, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Colonel Patrick Moore, Senior Chaplain for the Missouri National Guard, officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Planetary Society or Illinois St. Bernard Rescue and will be accepted at the funeral home.