Erich Gottfried Schlaile
Erich Gottfried Schlaile, 83, of Polson, MT passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
He was born May 22, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland, the only child of Gottfried Gottlieb Schaile & Johanna Schiller Schaile.
He grew up and attended schools in Randallstown, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland for a year before being drafted into the U.S. army. He served as a military policeman in Europe during WWII. He married Antonja Kusheva in Garmisch, Germany on Nov. 13, 1948.
They moved to New York until Erich was discharged from the military in 1949.
Erich returned to Randallstown and resumed his studies at the University of Maryland in College Park and eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
Erich was a Chemical Engineer in Oklahoma, Maryland & Texas. He was a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
For 22 years Erich & Antonja traveled from Texas to Maryland to care for the family fruit orchard from March until the harvest was finished in the fall. They would then return to their home in Texas each fall. When they eventually retired, they stayed in Texas full-time and then later moved to Polson, MT in 2003.
Erich was a member of the Church of Christ in Polson and was a past Deacon while living in Texas.
Erich is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Antonja of Polson and their three children, Timothy Schlaile and his wife, Patricia of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Tanja Abraham & her husband Roger of Denver, Colorado & Tina Schlaile of Polson & Santa Rosa, Calif. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Natasha McClay & her husband Robert & their son Tyler, Corina & Serena Schlaile.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010, 3:00 PM at the Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson with Pastor Larry Crosby officiating. Interment with military honors conducted by Polson VFW Post 2986 will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Friends may visit with the family one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A reception will be held at the funeral home immediately following the graveside services.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Schlaile’s family.
John and Muriel send our condolences to all members of the Schlaile family for the loss of Erich. You all have been the very best of friends. And for Antonja, Tanja, Tim, and Tina for being our very best neighbor back in 1954 to 1956 in Long Bar Harbor, Maryland. This was a time when we surely did need a good neighbor and good friends, and you supplied that need and the memories that go with it. The clock that you gave us still hangs over the mantel to tell us when its time to get moving. You have been prayed for and we will continue to pray for you all in the future.
John & Muriel
I am so sorry to hear of Eric’s death. We send our sincere condolences to you Tanya and to the family. May God bless you.
We are so sorry to hear this sad news! He was such a close & great Christan friend all these years—there is no doubt that we will all meet again soon in a much better place! We offer our deepest condolences & love! Dorothy & Ernest Walley
What a sad day AND a happy day. I know you will miss Erich very much but what a blessing to finally be in heaven as we stive all our life to get there. Tanja and family we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Love You,
Mike, LaJune, Lexi & Randi Heaton
Denver, CO
Please accept my condolences for Antonja, Tim and all the Schlaile family at this time of grief.
Tanja, Little Tanja, Tina & Tim, and all the others…..(Roger, the best SUB) also….
Our love and sympathy to all of you at this time. We cherish many memories from the days at old Shaw Street and the years to follow of Erich and all of you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and I know you will all have so many, many memories to cherish! Our love, Nell & Harvey
Erich’s death is a loss to all of us. I’ll always remember how he and Tanja helped and supported the deaf ministry at Shaw Street Church of Christ. Their service and dedication really endeared them to Alpha and I since we had a deaf daughter, Delia Fisher.
Erich was such a smart, kind, and gentle man. It broke our hearts when he had his first stroke…having another was just too much to bear. Now he’s in Heaven with those who’ve gone before and no longer in pain. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the family. May you find comfort in the love of friends and your precious memories. I treasure the memories I have of Erich and Tanja. God bless all of you.
Much love,
Dear Ones, our prayers and hearts are full of love and sympathy for you at this time. You are such special people and our lives are blessed to have known you. God bless all of you. Much Love, Bobby and Lynne Hooper
We have lost a wonderful Christian man and God has gained another wonderful soul that we will miss. We feel blessed to have known youl all. Tanya and Little Tanya, please accept our love and sympathy. We will keep you in prayer and ask God to give you precious memories and peace .
Our love, Richard and Mary Nell Hooper
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is amazing, and God will see you through this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Antonja,
I am so sorry to hear about Erich’s passing. We send our condolences to you and your family. Erich was a good man I remember. We enjoyed our visit with you in Randallstown when I took my mother to visit you some years ago.
May God bless you.
Delia & Alan
Eric was a very close friend of mine for many years and we always kept in touch, even through his illness. It saddens me deeply to learn of his passing and will be missed. My expression of sympathy to Toni, and the children, and I wish you healing mercy in the days to come.
Tonja and family, Wish we were there to give you a big hug. Your family is so special to us. Your in our prayers at this time.
My Dear Tonja and family,
My sympathy goes out to you in your loss. I send my love and my prayers. I am truly thankful that I had the privilege of knowing Erich. What a fine Christian man. May the Lord Bless you and give you the peace that only He can give. Phyllis
Dear Tonya and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of this loss! Erich was a good Christian man, loved by all. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this time of grief. Wish Mom and I could be there to help comfort you. May God bless and keep you .
I was so sorry to hear about Erich – he was such a dear, sweet man. I know you will miss him and I’m praying God will love and comfort you during the coming months. Love to all – Alice
Dear Mrs. Schlaile and children, I saw your husband and father’s obituiary in the Pasadena, Tx. Citizen. My family and I extend our most sincere condolences. I lived on Dusky Rose also and served with you one year as room mother at L.F.Smith Elem.School–for my Mary and, I believe, your Tina. We have just moved from that street but are still in Pasadena. Mrs. Shannon still lives across the street from your former home. I hope you are well and again please accept our condolences and give our regards to your children. I hope that you are well. Sincerely, Ruth Trout
Dear Tanya and family, We were sad to hear of Erich’s passing. May God bless you and your family. We have pictures of our visit in Pasedena from many years ago. Sorry we didn’t have the opportunity to get together more often.
Tanya, thanks for including us at this time. We appreciate knowing.
May God’s Grace be with you. Allen and Jean Burns
I am so sorry for your loss but I am so glad to find you. I have been looking everywhere. Your father was a wonderful man. I was honored to have known him. God bless you & your family.