Richard A. Schoettler, of Archery Lane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in the loving care of his family.
Richard was born 94 years ago on February 1, 1930 in Orange, NJ to Evelyn (Oakes) and Frank R. Schoettler. After graduating High School, Richard went on to serve in the United States Army until his Honorable Discharge in 1959.
On June 12, 1960, Richard married Lee E. Patti, the love of his life and together they raised their family, while Richard worked for General Electric in Schenectady for many years.
In his leisure time, Richard loved puzzles and cheering for the METS baseball team. He was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Cobleskill and wowed cast and audience alike, crooning lovely melodies with his soft voice in the Middleburgh Golden Age Club’s annual Vintage Vaudeville performances. Richard will also be remembered for volunteering his time and talents with MEVAC for 15 years, caring for and comforting those in need of emergency services.
Besides his parents and wife Lee on June 5, 2008, Richard was predeceased by his daughter Patti-Lee Miller on July 13, 2017.
Loving him forever are his son: Richard A. (Dawn) Schoettler, Jr.; his son-in-law: George C. “Skip” Miller, Jr.; his grandchildren: Meghan (Joshua) Miller, Katie (Jon) Gerardo, Jessica (Noah) Foland, Joshua Miller, Marissa (Gilberto) Baez and David (Megan) Schoettler and many great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Richard’s wishes, a graveside committal service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Armlin Hill Cemetery, Armlin Hill Road, Middleburgh, NY.
Richard’s family requests memorial donations in his honor please be sent to MEVAC, PO Box 817, Middleburgh, NY 12122
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