John C. Schleder

John C. Schleder
John C. Reds Schleder, 85, of Coplay, ended his long struggle with dementia when he passed away on July 5, 2013 at his residence under the care of Arcadia Hospice. John was the husband of Carol (Anthony) Schleder and they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 29. Born in Coplay, John was the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Wechsler) Schleder. He graduated from Coplay High School in 1946 where he played all sports but excelled in basketball. After graduation he served two years in the U.S. Navy. John was employed by Lucent Technologies until his retirement in 1989 and had previously worked at Tarkett and General Electric. Reds was a lifetime member of the American Club of Coplay and the Coplay Saengerbund where he had sung in the Chorus. He was an avid golfer and bowler, competing often with the American Clubs traveling bowling team. Well known as always being ready with a joke he enjoyed talking with people, and always willing to lend a hand. He loved his grandchildren and they brought much joy to his life. Reds was a huge fan of polka music and attended the Friday night button box sessions at the Edelweiss Haus. John was a member of St. Peter R.C. Church in Coplay his entire life. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, John J. and wife, Marie, of Coplay, Mark A. and wife, Jennifer, of Allentown and daughter, Elissa M. and husband, Michael Bialkowski, of Whitehall; grandchildren, Nicole, Hillary, Andrew, Garek, Deklan and Michael. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Kratzer; and brothers, Stephen, Otto and Joseph. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Peters Catholic Church, 4 S. 5th St., Coplay, PA 18037. Call 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067. Interment with Military Honoes, Coplay Cemetery. Online condolences www.schislerfuneralhomes.com Contributions: Arcadia Hospice of Allentown C/O funeral home. A special thank you to Paula and Marie of Arcadia for their loving care of John.