Background
Shoemaker, Robert Lewis was born on December 22, 1928 in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Son of W. Albert and Annetta (Wilson) Shoemaker.
Shoemaker, Robert Lewis was born on December 22, 1928 in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Son of W. Albert and Annetta (Wilson) Shoemaker.
Student, DePauw University, 1948. Student, Indiana University, 1949. OD, Pennsylvania College Optometry, 1953.
Consultant Wayne Township School Systems, Indianapolis, 1970—1973, Warren Township School Systems, 1972—1973, Indiana Department Public Instruction, 1974—1984, Indiana Boy's School, Indiana Department Correction, Indianapolis, 1972—1986. Guest lecturer Butler University, Indiana Central College, 1972—1980, University Illinois, Bradley University, Congress European Optometric Societies, Paris, 1975. Board directors Prisoners Aid By Citizens' Effort, Indianapolis, 1968—1972, Meridian St. Methodist Church, since 1982.
Corporal United States Army, 1953-1955.
Fellow: American Academy Optometry (president Indiana chapter 1979-1981). Member: College Optometrists Vision Development (board directors 1971-1973).
Married Alice Marie Amick, August 7, 1954. Children: Mark Amick, Scott Robert.