Crossville, TN - Robert "Bob" Skewis passed away at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, TN on March 18, 2025. He was born April 3, 1951 in Emmetsburg, IA and graduated from Emmetsburg Public High School in 1969. In April 1970, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force. He attended boot camp at Lackland AFB; received advanced training as a survival instructor; attended 9 months of specialty training in aviation fuels; and then served as an aviation fuels specialist at Kingsley Field, OR before going overseas in support of Pacific theatre and Vietnam operations. He served at Tainan Air Base, Taiwan until his release from active duty in April of 1974.

Bob then settled in the Chicago area, where he worked at a large petroleum refinery. He married Alice Beck in 1988. They built a home in Yorkville, IL where they lived until Bob retired from CITGO as the assistant chief of the fire department and safety supervisor. Bob and Alice moved to Fairfield Glade in 2013. They built a home on Lake St. George and spent the ensuing years staying active in the Glade community. Bob enjoyed golfing, pontooning on the lake, and getting together with friends and family.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by Alice, his loving wife of 36 years; brother, Charles Skewis of Statesboro, GA; sister, Betty Skewis-Arnett of Sioux City, IA; stepsons, Don Beck of College Grove, TN and Dallan Beck of Thompson Station, TN; numerous cousins; and countless friends throughout the country.