Trustee Emeritus Robert Gransden Schloerb, a distinguished attorney and dedicated supporter of the University of Chicago Divinity School, died on Dec. 19. He was 95 years old.

Schloerb, JD’51 was a dedicated friend to the Divinity School, and his philanthropic support helped create the Rolland Walter Schloerb Ministry Fellowship. This fellowship has supported the studies of over 80 students in the Master of Divinity Program at the Divinity School since its establishment in 1985.

Schloerb’s dedication to the University went beyond the Divinity School as well. He was elected to the University Board of Trustees in 1983, named a life trustee in 1994 and became a trustee emeritus in 2007. He served as a trustee of the University of Chicago Medical Center from 1986 to 1994, becoming a life member in 1994.

Schloerb grew up in Hyde Park, leaving Chicago to serve with the 99th Infantry Division in World War II in Europe from the fall of 1944 through the end of the war. He received a Purple Heart during his time of service.

Upon returning, Schloerb completed his undergraduate degree at Oberlin College in 1948 and then received his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was editor of the University of Chicago Law Review.

Schloerb had a distinguished legal career, serving as a senior partner at the firm Peterson, Ross, Schloerb & Seidel, and later Of Counsel for Peterson & Ross.

A lifelong resident of Hyde Park, Schloerb was dedicated to the University of Chicago. His service included being a member of the Divinity School Council in addition to membership on the Law School, Oriental Institute and Library councils.

In Hyde Park, Schloerb was active with the Baptist Theological Union, where he served on its board, and was recently named an honorary trustee. Schloerb was a mentor to a number of young people in the legal profession and in his Hyde Park neighborhood.

Schloerb is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary; three sons, F. Peter Schloerb, David W. Schloerb and John M. Schloerb; three grandchildren, Amy Schloerb May, Anna Schloerb and Jonah Schloerb; and one great-grandson, W. Hollison May
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A memorial service and reception will be held on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Hyde Park Union Church. An additional memorial reception will take place on Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Montgomery Place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Rolland Walter Schloerb Ministry Fellowship at the University of Chicago Divinity School.