Skrobot kept a steam-powered factory. He worked on grinding and toasting coffee beans under the "Rio Branco" brand there. It was located on the spot in the square where "Praça Zacarias" (square located in the center of Curitiba) is today. He also owned a grocery store near "Praça Tiradentes" (also a square in the center of Curitiba. It is the square where the city was born). Skrobot died an early death on February 20, 1912. He was 39 when he died.