Stephen Schablein Jr.

1940 - 2020

Stephen Jerome Schablein, Jr., of Bowie, Maryland went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at his home in Bowie, Maryland. Known to his friends and family as Jerry, he was born in Peekskill, New York on May 7, 1940. He was the middle of three children born to the late Lillian Keller and Stephen Jerome Schablein, Sr. He was eighty years old. Jerry served honorably in the United States Navy. Later in life, he served as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In his younger years, he served as a Scout Master with his lifelong friend, Dennis Pisanello. Jerry was a great storyteller who liked to entertain everyone with his many stories of his life and experiences. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and grand/great-grandfather who took great pride in his family. He worked hard to provide for them and supported them in every way. Jerry had many different occupations in his life, with teaching history to high school students being his favorite. Jerry was Sir Knight in the Knights of Columbus, and served as a ministry in his Church. Jerry was an active member in his Church and considered many of his friends there as family. Jerry was the family historian and spent many hours researching the family history. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jean; and brother-in-law, Ben Giarrusso; his brother, John Schablein; and his nephew, Danny Schablein. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie Helen Schablein; his four children: Kevin Schablein and his wife Pam of Pittsville, MD; Jerome Schablein of White Haven, Pennsylvania; Kim Query and her husband Michael of Oklahoma City, OK; and Stacey Duffy and her husband Earl of Odenton, MD. He was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren: Tuesday, Justin, Brandon, Bryce, Jared, Stephanie, Ashley and Lexi; of four great-grandchildren: Logan, Melanie, Lily, and Landon; and numerous brother and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. The Viewing was on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00, at Beall Funeral Home. Bealll Funeral Home is located at 6512 NW Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20715. The service will be at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 am. St. Pius X is located at 4720 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, MD 20715. In lieu of Flowers, please send a donation to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4720 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD 20715.