Gilbert A. Schleiden

Gilbert A. Schleiden obituary, Doylestown, PA

Gilbert A. Schleiden

Gilbert Schleiden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Varcoe-Thomas Funeral Home - Doylestown on Mar. 24, 2022.

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Gilbert A. Schleiden, Jr. (Bert) passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at his residence in Ottsville, PA surrounded by family at the age of 82.
Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Gilbert A. Schleiden Sr., and Mary (Schneider) Schleiden, Bert resided in Philadelphia until 1973 when he moved to Ottsville, PA. He was a retired electrician of IBEW Local 98. He was a fan of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Joan (Gounley) Schleiden; devoted father of Sharon Souder, Debra Schleiden and Kenneth Schleiden (Terry); dearest brother of Mary Garris (James), Jim Schleiden (Susan), Ruth Bonz (late Ron) and Frank Schleiden (Trish); cherished grandfather of Sarah, Danielle, Kyle, Jeffrey, Wesley and Julia; loving uncle and grand uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company at 5064 Stump Rd, Plumsteadville, PA 18949, would be appreciated.
Please send any condolences to www.varcoethomasfuneralhome.com
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