Robert Elmer Scheid, Jr.

Robert Elmer Scheid, Jr. Age 62, died on August 12, 2017. He was born June 20, 1995, in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated valedictorian from Shaler Area High School in 1973. He graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University in 1977. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (CALTECH) in 1982. After working for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for several years he attended UCLA Law School and received his J.D. in 1994. He began his law career with the firm Pillsbury Winthrop in their D.C. offices. Subsequent law firms included Morrison and Foerster, Duane Morris, and Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner.

Rob was very active, frequently going to the gym or running. He often attended performances at the American Conservatory Theatre and the SF Opera. He enjoyed wine and food, checking out new restaurants and relished attending food and wine events in SF, Sonoma County, and Anderson Valley.

Rob had a sly side and always looked forward to his annual visit to Las Vegas where he put his nimble mind and prodigious math skills to practical use to the detriment of the “house.”

Rob was preceded in death by his parents Robert Elmer and Helen Burkovic Scheid. He is survived by his brother Ed Scheid of Pittsburgh, PA, his partner of 15 years Todd H. Charles of San Francisco, an aunt Stella Scheid, several cousins and many friends.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California Street, San Francisco, 94108.

Memorials may be sent to the St. Anthony Foundation, 150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.