Martin Schlager's Obituary
Martin Schlager, 92, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away Monday July 2nd, 2018.Marty was born August 8, 1925, in Philadelphia, PA to Charles and Esther Schlager. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Evelyn Schlager in 2011. Marty is survived by his two sons, Robert Schlager (Reina) and Louis Schlager (Sandi ), and his grandchildren Amanda Schlager Wick, Matthew Schlager (Lisa Norris,) and Morgan Schlager.After graduating high school, Marty went into the Unites States Army in the 3rd infantry regiment during World War II. Upon returning home, he served as a Plant Manager and designer for a sporting goods clothing manufacturer and married Evelyn, an R.N.Marty&Evelyn moved to Florida to enjoy their grandchldren. Marty was the consummate family man and was the youngest of six brothers and sisters who are sprinkled throughout Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia, and now Florida.A funeral service will be held at 10am, Friday July 6, at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on Colonial blvd in Fort Myers. Rabbi Nicole Luna will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Jewish War Veterans SW Florida or Liqhthouse of SW Florida, in support of the visually impaired.
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