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Robert Schleifer Obituary

Robert R. "Sarge" Schleifer, 79 Of Middletown, DE and formerly of Glenolden, PA Robert R. "Sarge" Schleifer, 79, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, April 15, 2011. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U. S. Air Force for four years. In addition, he served for 40 years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard 2nd Battalion 111th Infantry where he retired at the rank of First Sergeant. He was employed at General Motors for 44 years, and worked part time for NuCar Chevrolet of New Castle, DE. Survivors: His loving wife Earsie; his 6 children Robert S. and Teresa Schleifer, Richard E. Schleifer, Kevin G. and Terri Schleifer, Deborah J. and William Hendel, Karren Helsel-Spry and Robert Spry, Kimberly E. and Mark Stimmel; also his brother Richard G. Schleifer; his sister Hermione "Dolly" Langstaff; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friends and family may call on Monday, April 25th 6 to 8 PM at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, 302-999-8277 Private funeral service for the family, will be held on Tuesday, April 26th. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Christiana Care Heart Center, Development Office, P.O. Box 1668, Wilmington, DE 19899. Online condolences: www.dohertyfh.com

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Published by Delaware County Daily & Sunday Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2011.

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SFC. Albert Newman

June 26, 2011

To the Schieifer Family I served with Bob in the 2nd Bn 111th Infantry he was in B Company in Chester I was in C Company in Media everybody called him POP because he was around longer that anyone else we would all listen to the war stories he told . The thing I liked about POP was he would always extend his hand in friendship and did not care as to who you were. The last time we were together was last November at a military function were he bought along his Brother we all sat at the table together and as always we laughed most of the evening. POP you have made me the man I am today. Rest in Pease 1SGT POP Schleifer.

lorraine rowles

April 27, 2011

Dear Earsie and family. I was so sorry to hear about Bob. Sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral. Always sick due to lyme. I had so much fun with you two from the time I was (?) very little until we stopped getting together. I mailed a card to you it came back. Will try again.

Love you all, Lorraine and Tom

Wayne Wiggins

April 25, 2011

To the Schleifer Family-Sarge was great guy. I worked with him at the GM plant for 25 yrs. We had some fun times on the 3rd shift. He loved to laugh. He will be missed by all.Rest in peace Sarge. Wiggy

Ian MacKenzie

April 25, 2011

Bob - you were a great neighbor and will be missed. My boys thought the world of you - rest in peace.

April 25, 2011

Dear Terri, Kevin and Josh and all your family. Our Thoughts and deepest sympathy is with you. Love Bren and Paul

Donna Schleifer

April 23, 2011

I'm going to miss Uncle Bobby so much!
I'll be keeping each of you in my prayers, and let me know if I can ever help!
Love,
Donna
(Uncle Ronn's daughter)

April 23, 2011

Uncle Bobby was a wonderful uncle and a fine man who will be greatly missed. Allison, Alan and family

Bill Turner

April 23, 2011

God bless you in your time of grief. I worked 28 yrs. with Sarge at GM. Really great guy.

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