Robert J. Schlager

Robert J. Schlager Quincy Robert J. Schlager, of Quincy, formerly of Braintree, Dec. 4, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Barbara M. (Dixon) Schlager; loving father of Deborah A. Loveless and her husband Michael of South Paris, Maine, Karen M. Austin and her husband Robert of Norway, Maine, Diane L. Schlager of San Francisco, Janet E. Johnson of Brockton and Jennifer L. Schlager and her husband Daniel Sufat of Manchester, N.H.; brother of William F. Schlager and Lorraine of Quincy, Richard J. Schlager and Judy of Quincy and Linda M. Goodwin and her husband Bruce of Kingston; longtime dear friend of Barbara Carl and her family of Quincy. Also lovingly survived by seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was born in Milton and grew up in Braintree. He was a graduate of Braintree High School and attended Coyne Electrical School in Boston. Bob worked as an electrical engineer for Stone and Webster in Boston for 27 years, retiring in 1992. He most recently worked for Bob's Speed & Auto in Quincy. A sports fan, he enjoyed softball and watching baseball and was an avid Patriots fan. Most of all, Bob enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. In his earlier years, he enjoyed camping trips to Maine with his family. He was a member of the South Quincy Social Club, the Quincy Lodge of Elks, Adams Heights Men's Club and the VFW Post in Quincy. For many years, Bob was a player for the Over the Hill Softball League. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Wollaston, Monday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, Wollaston, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Sunday 3- 7 p.m. Burial in Braintree Cemetery, Braintree. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.