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Ferdinand Schlapper Obituary
Schlapper, Sr., Ferdinand A.
MADISON, WI - Ferdinand A. Schlapper, Sr., age 86, of Madison, WI, passed away on February 17, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 12, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ferdinand and Marie (Mitzi) Schlapper. He married Diane Higgins on December 29, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI.
Ferdinand earned his Pharmacy degree from UW-Madison. He was a lifelong entrepreneur and innovator in the pharmacy profession along with many other pursuits. He inspired and mentored many.
He is survived by his wife Diane; his sons: Ferdinand, Jr (Deborah Garton), Kurt (Erika Alcala), and Chris (Levi Garrett); nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sandra Hans; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kim, and his brother Otto.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined.
Memorials may be directed to:
Friends of the State Street Family (Giving Help and Hope to Madison's Homeless)
https://friendsofthestatestreetfamily.org/
UW-Madison School of Pharmacy
https://www.supportuw.org/how-to-give/school-college/pharmacy/
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Sharon and Mike Burns
September 14, 2022
Diane and family,
We are saddened to hear of Ferd´s passing. I am sorry but Sharon and I will not be at the memorial service for Ferd this Saturday. We send our condolences to you and your family.
Being next door to your drug store for years, I got to know Ferd quite well and consider him to be a friend. He was always friendly with his quick smile and sense of humor.
He introduced my family to Mitzi´s Cottages and to Mitzi. Mitzi was a special lady. The times our family spent at the cottages is a highlight of our children´s growing up. We still talk about those summers spent on Sand Lake.
I know we are not to judge people. At times I do. I judge people by deciding if I would like to live next door to them, and would I like them to play on my team? Ferd would fill both spots without a doubt.
Sharon and Mike Burns
Leslie Olson
March 1, 2022
Thinking of you Diane! Sending hugs!
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