Leroy C. Schlagel

Leroy C. Schlagel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He was 89. He was born in Conshohocken on May 1, 1926 and was the son of the late Arthur and Mabel (Maga) Schlagel. Husband of the late Elaine (Pickersgill) Schlagel. He is survived by his son John (Peggy) Schlagel. Daughter Linda (Kevin) Dupell. Daughter-in-law Kathy (Freed) Schlagel and 11 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his two sons Arthur and Clifford and also by his brother Arthur. Leroy attended Conshohocken High School where he served as the Secretary/Treasurer of his high school class.  Just out of high school Leroy enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II.  When the war ended he attended Penn State University and graduated with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.  Leroy landed his first job out of college at Philadelphia Gas Works where he retired in 1989.  He was also actively involved in the family businesses of Arts' Skateland and Arts' Rifle Range. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a lifetime NRA member and founded the Plymouth Valley Gun Club in 1958.  He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who's greatest passion was spending time with his family and friends.
His Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28 at 12:30 PM. Relatives and friends may pay their condolences from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Volpe funeral home 707 W. Germantown Pike at Whitehall Rd., East Norriton.
Family request in Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation or ALS Society. 
Funeral arrangements are by the Volpe Funeral Home. 
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