John J. "Jack" Schlageter Sr.

SCHLAGETERJohn John "Jack" J. Schlageter, Sr. of Sylvania, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away Wednesday January 10, 2007, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born December 6, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio. His parents, Albert and Florence Comte Schlageter and two younger brothers, Richard "Dick" and James; a brother-in-law, Bill Koelsch; granddaughter, Amy Nelson and grandson-in-law, Terry McCready, preceded him in death. Jack attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Central Catholic High School Class of 1942 and graduated from the University of Toledo College of Business Administration in 1950 and its Law School in 1954. He was a prominent practicing attorney in Toledo, spending the majority of his professional career with the law firm of Brown, Baker, Schlageter and Craig now known as Shindler, Neff, Holmes, Schlageter and Mohler. He served in the US Air Force during WWII with the 8th Air Force having attained the rank of Captain. After WWII he worked at the Chevrolet Plant on Central Ave. and with the Colonial Finance Company while completing his education. He also served on the Selective Service Board in the 1960's, the Brisson Board at St. Francis de Sales High School, and was elected the first presiding Judge of the Diocese of Toledo Court of Equity which was formed in 1972. He was a past president of the Sylvania Country Club and prior thereto, served as its secretary. He also, while in active practice, was a member of the American, Ohio State, Toledo and Lucas County Bar Associations. He was a member of the Toledo Elks Lodge # 53 and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Marryott whom he married in 1947 and children, John Jr. Darla Schlageter, Kitty Tom Gallagher, Thomas "Tom" Sue Schlageter, Marcia Don Grenesko Laurie Mike Neary, Janet Eric Prond, Judy Ron Erdmann, Michael Schlageter and Steven Andrea Schlageter, also surviving are 38 grandchildren, 24 great-grand-children, sisters, Joanne Jim Kesting, Mary Lou Hoeflinger, Carol Koelsch, Sue Jim Casper and brother Edward Ann Schlageter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main Street, Sylvania, on Friday January 12th 2007 from 2-9 00 p.m., where the Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be conducted Saturday at 1 00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania. Friends are invited to gather at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10 00 a.m. until Noon. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests tributes in the form of contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church, or The Fund of the Diocese of Toledo for Retired Priests and Sisters, or the Jack and Nancy Schlageter Scholarship fund at St. Francis De Sales High School or the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Christopher Anthony Bates and his staff, Karen and Laurie, for all of their kindness and understanding. They were always there for us. We would also like to thank the staff of Drs. Pipoly and Horvath. They took care of Jack every week and Dr. Greg Kasper who was so committed to helping Jack during his long illness. Our special thanks to his daughter and special caregiver, Laurie Neary, to Hospice of Northwest Ohio and especially Matt Lahey for their constant availability and attention. reebfuneralhome.com