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David Schartner Obituary
He was born July 13, 1937, in Wakefield, R.I. He was a graduate of Moses Brown and the University of Rhode Island with a masters of civil engineering. He was a 21-year U.S. Army veteran and served in Vietnam.
He leaves his wife, Virginia (Schultz) Schartner; four children and seven grandchildren – D. Bruce Schartner, his wife, Rowena, and their children Alec, Jarrett and Ryan; Dee-Ann S. Decker, her husband, John, and their daughter, Morgan; Steven A. Schartner and his son, Robert; and Elizabeth A. Schalk and her husband, Brian, and their children, Samantha and Ethan; two stepsons – Matthew Combs and his wife, Emily, and Thomas Combs; his brother, Albert; sister-in-law Kathleen; in-laws Marilyn and Brian Shepard, Linda and William Caine and Robert and Mary Ann Wolfe; cousins Richard, Nancy, Kathy and Norman Schartner of Schartner Farms, R.I. David was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy (Vining) Schartner and father, Albert C. Schartner, of Wakefield, R.I.; and adoptive parents, Mable and Edward Linker, of North Providence, R.I. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loved ones.
David loved spending his summers at Bear Island on Lake Winnipesaukee. He and his family started camping there 40 years ago and spent as much time as he could enjoying the lake. After moving to Weare in 1972, his family took up skiing and spent many winters at Pats Peak in Henniker. He also enjoyed reading, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and walking his beloved dogs, Snoopy, Misty, Sandy, Max and JAG.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, Jan. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, 21 Centre St., Concord 03301. A celebration of David's life will be held at St. Paul's Church, Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m.
Interment with full military honors will be held Monday, Jan. 11, at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's Church, Food Pantry, 21 Centre St., Concord or Epsom HealthCare Center, Eldercare scholarship fund, 901 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom 03234. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord. Online condolences can be expressed at bennettfuneral.com.
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Betsy Schalk
January 12, 2016
I love you and miss you dad.
Brenda Perkins
January 9, 2016
Thinking of you Betsy and your family through this difficult time.
Beverly and Jim Malcolm
January 9, 2016
Our several Scottish terriers have enjoyed visiting you and your family (including your dogs) on East Bear Island. Our condolences to all.
Richard Curtis
January 8, 2016
Dave was a member of the Class of 1955 at Moses Brown School. As a classmate he was one of the best. He was the basketball manager, and could often be seen carrying a bag of basketballs as I entered the gym to take laps in the swimming pool. He will be missed by all of us. The 50's shaped our lives, and I was honored to be one of his many friends at the school.
Richard W Curtis, Class of "55
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Hal Lyon
January 7, 2016
Dear Ginnie, Steve and family,
Having Dave as our Bear Island next door neighbor and long-time loyal friend was a source of much happiness and many good memories for me and my family. When I needed help, Dave and you were always there to offer it and I will dearly miss this good island neighbor and friend. I'm sorry that my work in Germany precludes my being there to celebrate Dave's life but I will celebrate in my mind and thoughts the unique life of a good man, fellow Army officer, and fellow lover of Bear island and Lake Winnipesaukee. May Dave and you, Ginnie, Steve and family, always be safely held in the "Smile of the Great Spirit."
Karin and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you.
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Bette Biggio
January 7, 2016
Our families have spent many years together enjoying Summer's on Lake Winnipesaukee. The We'll miss sitting on the front porch chatting and laughing with Dave. So sorry for your loss. Love, Bette
Sandy & Jim Lawrence
January 6, 2016
My Dear Friend, Ginnie, and Family,
The loss of someone dear to us is never easy, but may you take comfort in the fact that you are surrounded by people that love and care for you, if there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to let me know. Our sincere condolences. Love to you!
Maureen Mark-DiOrio
January 5, 2016
Dear Betsy and family,
My heart hurts for you as you try to come to terms with the loss of your dad. Much love and support to you, my friend.
Dee-Ann Decker
January 4, 2016
Love you Dad!
Stan Dobson
January 3, 2016
Dave-
We had quite a few good years together. I really regret I didn't stay in touch. I know many others will also be very sad that you left us but we can hope that we'll all met again soon. Stan
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