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Karen L. Schlemmer, 79
March 15, 1942 - April 19, 2021
Karen L. Schlemmer, 79, formerly of Summit Hill, passed away at her Manheim Township home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 19, 2021. Karen was born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County to the late Samuel Cadugan and Jean Lusch. Karen was raised by her mother the late Jean Hough and her second husband the late Joseph Hough. Her father Samuel’s second wife Elberta was also part of Karen’s life.
Meeting her future husband in elementary school, Karen enjoyed 59 years of marriage with James K. Schlemmer after their marriage ceremony at St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church in 1961. They raised three children: Brenda Lee, wife of Robert A. Haddock, III, James K. Schlemmer, Jr., fiancé of Vicki Knopp, and Brian K. Schlemmer, husband of Sheri L; as well as their five grandchildren: Adam James (AJ) Schlemmer, Lauren Nicole Schlemmer, Taylor Schlemmer, Breanna Schlemmer, and Nichole A. Irby; and three great-grandchildren. Karen’s family also includes her brother Lynn Cadugan, husband of Meta. Karen leaves behind her beloved dog Peanut.
A graduate of Summit Hill High School, Karen also completed cosmetology school. She worked for Manheim Township School District for 15 years, first as a health room aide at Bucher Elementary School and then as secretary at Reidenbaugh Elementary School, retiring in 2004.
She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School, and served as a Deacon, Elder and a Stephen Minister.
Karen enjoyed the family beach house in Rehoboth Beach, as well as vacations in Myrtle Beach and Pensacola Beach. An accomplished pianist, Karen taught piano lessons.
A viewing will take place 3 to 4 PM, followed by the funeral service at 4 PM with The Rev. Dr. Robert S. Burns officiating, on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Private graveside services will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a memorial contribution to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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Condolences to the Family
April 23, 2021
So sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. May she Rest In Peace. Murphy Family
April 23, 2021
Such a lovely sweet lady..I so enjoyed working with her in MT. So very sorry for your loss..I will miss her kind spirit and our Words With Friends.
Carol(Gilmore)Dobish
April 22, 2021
Jim and your Family,
So sorry to learn of the pasing of your dear wife and mother. Please know all of us are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers.
John Lesher
April 22, 2021
Thinking of you all in this tough time. I loved your mom like my own. Wishing you peace at this time. Love Sue Tuscano Francois.
April 21, 2021
Brenda and family – with deepest sympathy on your loss. May many good memories help you through your grief. Goodbyes are not forever. Love Jo
April 21, 2021
My sincere condolences for your loss Jim. Prayers for your family.
Todd A. Cessna
April 21, 2021
Jim – Thinking of you and your family. Kind Regards, Tony Watts
April 21, 2021
We are sorry for your loss. Karen was our son’s John’s piano teacher. Since we live in School Valley I know that she had quite a few students from the neighborhood. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Bill & Barbara Drescher
April 21, 2021
My dear Karen, it was a pleasure to meet you & assist Jim in caring for you. I’m glad we shared the short time we did ❤️ I’ll never forget your “Oh Jim” face & brow or how you’d tell me you’d take your meds but “only this once” everyday. I know you are up there playing a piano maybe even while sitting on a beach… love you Karen
Shanna L Fritsch
April 20, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace🙏🙏
Debra Zeird McKenzie
April 20, 2021
Prayers for Aunt Karen, may you Rest In Peace. Sending love to Uncle Jim and the family.
Suzanne (Schlemmer) Ross
April 20, 2021
We feel blessed to have had Karen and Jim as our neighbors over the past few years, they are like family. She always had a warm heart and loving smile. She will be greatly missed.
Ellen Hoffman
April 20, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Prayers with the family.
Kathy Umberger
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- Sunday, April 25, 2021
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- 4:00 PM
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- Lititz, PA 17543
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