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Charles Schwab Obituary
Charles "Butch" Schwab Jr., 75, of Laureldale, passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by his loving family on
Saturday, February 24th.
He was the beloved husband of Gail (Strause) Schwab. Charlie and Gail would have celebrated fifty-four years of marriage on June 13, 2018.
Born in Evansville on August 9, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles Schwab Sr. and Anna (Borrell) Schwab.
Charlie was employed by Arrow International for forty-five years as a set-up man and later in the maintenance
department.
Charlie enjoyed traveling to Delaware where he would go clamming, fishing and enjoyed time sitting in his garage.
He was a loving father to his daughters, Jacquelyn
Robinson, of Pottsville, and Tracy Schrum, wife of Timothy Schrum Jr., of Spring Twp.
He was a loving Pop-Pop to his grandchildren: Kody Frank, of Pottsville, and Jennifer and Alyssa Schrum, of Spring Twp.
He is survived by his siblings: Shirley Endy, of Temple; Darlene Noll, of Virginia; Theresa, wife of Donald Becker, of Blandon; and Agnes, wife of James Schittler, of Blandon.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Linda, wife of Joe Poole, of Ontelaunee Twp.
Also, there are several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by a brother, Richard Schwab, and a sister, Anna Fenstermacher; he is survived by her husband, Ronnie Fenstermacher, of Fleetwood.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He will now be with his beloved Buterbal in heaven.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 2nd, at 11 a.m. in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home Inc., 4914 Kutztown Rd., Temple, with Chaplain Jim Yoder officiating.
A viewing will be held on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and March of Dimes at marchofdimes.org.
Online condolences may be made at milkinsgilesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Schwab
3 Entries
Robert Klinger
March 3, 2018
It was a pleasure knowing a man like Charlie. My deepest condolences on his passing and regrets for not being able to attend his services. My best wishes go out to Gail and his family.
George Feger
March 1, 2018
Thank you Charlie for all the help you gave me over the years I lived across the street. You and Gail were great friends and the best neighbors. Rest in Peace Charlie, until we meet again, your old neihbor George.
Scott Miller Sr.
February 28, 2018
Charlie you were a very good friend and i enjoyed the many years working with you.RIP my friend.
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