Elaine Marie Slagle's Obituary
Elaine Marie Slagle, 89, of Cape Coral passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023. Elaine was born July 14, 1934, to Joseph and Effie (Berg) Sanderson in Johnstown, PA.
Elaine called Edgewater Park, NJ her home for over 30 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Rowan University and became a teacher. She taught 5th grade at St. Paul’s Catholic School until her retirement; then she and her husband moved to Florida in 1998. She loved coaching softball and soccer. Elaine enjoyed traveling, reading, and the occasional scrapbooking. She was active in the community participating in local civic and political organizations.
Elaine is preceded in passing by her parents, her beloved husband Richard Slagle of 67 years, brothers Eugene and James.
Elaine leaves her loving memory with her survivors, children Sherie Lukanen (Bill) of Cape Coral, Karen (Steve) Cooney of Cape Coral, Beth (Pedro) Gedde of Cape Coral, 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren.
Elaine's family has entrusted Fort Myers Memorial gardens with the tender care of her final arrangements. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Sarasota National Cemetery where she will be joined with her husband. A Celebration of Life will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Gulf Coast Village Employee Appreciation Fund at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd. Apt 700 Cape Coral Florida 33991. The staff were kind and loving and took great care of Elaine in her final years.
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