Edith Annette Schreppler

1924 - 2015

Edith Annette Schreppler obituary, 1924-2015, Middletown, DE

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Edith Schreppler Obituary

Edith Annette Schreppler

AGE: 90 • Middletown

Edith Annette Stafford Schreppler, 90, a lifelong resident of Middletown, died on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at her residence. Born on October 28, 1924 in Middletown, DE, Ann was the daughter of the late Frances (Cochran) and Albert Isaac Stafford.

Ann graduated from Middletown High School, Class of 1942 and was captain of the basketball team and Valedictorian. She received secretarial training at Beacom College. Ann worked for the B&O Railroad in Wilmington, commuting from Middletown by train. For more than 50 years she worked as a secretary in her husband's real estate business, George B. Schreppler Company, in Middletown, where she was also a licensed real estate agent.

Ann was baptized, confirmed and married in St. Annes Episcopal Church, which she attended all of her life.

In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Schreppler, Jr. and her sister, Elizabeth France.

She is survived by four sons, George B. III and his wife Janet, of Townsend; Jack of Wilmington; Tom and his wife, Cynthia, of Chestertown, MD; and James and his companion Betsi Lamoureux of Millsboro; a brother Jim (Skip) Stafford of Allentown, PA, her niece Tricia Stafford Cabrey and her husband John, of Lansdale, PA; seven grandchildren, Michael and his wife Tiffany, Nathan and his wife Virginia, Sydney, Hayley, John, James and Julia; four great grandchildren, Gavin, Georgia, Luke and Isabella; her devoted friend and fellow parishioner, Grace George; and her "inside cat," Tom Cat, who now resides with Ann's faithful caregiver, JoAnne Tereszouk.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 at St. Annes Episcopal Church, 15 East Green Street in Middletown. Family and Friends may visit Friday evening, June 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad Street, Middletown, DE. Interment will be in Forest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Anne's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 421, Middletown, DE, or to any no-kill animal shelter.

Visit www.daniels-hutchison.com to send online condolences.

Published by The News Journal from Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 2015.
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I can't believe it's been 5 years since you left us. You always made every one around you feel at ease, I loved your sense of humor. You always had a smile and a sparkle in your eye. RIP

Jann Cox

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June 17, 2020

Jack, George, Tom, Jim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, your Mom and Dad were Wonderful people. May you always remember the great times. I cherish, the memories, our many Christmas Eve / Christmas breakfast's together. May God Bless you all at this difficult time.

Jann Cox

June 29, 2015

Jack, George and family,
May you have many good memories and blessings bestowed as this time.
Tamara Blossic

June 24, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss of this amazing lady. She always had a smile and time to chat. I looked forward to seeing her at your family gatherings. I do hope that the memories that you hold close in your heart will help you thru this difficult time. I know my life was enriched by knowing her. Love and Prayers Louise Blackwood and Amanda Gordon

June 23, 2015

George, Jack, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Good Lord comfort you and your Family during the difficult days ahead. I will have you and your Family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Donald Biddle

June 23, 2015

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