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Martin T. Schober, 90
September 4, 1929 - March 18, 2020
Martin T. Schober, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, he was born to the late Cecilia (Banzhof) and Richard Schober on September 4, 1929, the third of 11 children. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Lancaster Catholic High School, as well as Franklin and Marshall College. He served in the U.S Army in Korea where he learned to play a mean hand of Cribbage. Upon return to Lancaster, he married the former Dorothy Bubich and during their 68 years of marriage had 7 children, 22 grandchildren, 11 great grandsons and 1 spoiled, fat beagle.
After owning several gas stations, Marty, along with his partner Jack Thompson, owned and operated Wheatland Distributors for 34 years, retiring in 1992. His volunteer activities included coaching Little League Baseball, Bingo at Lancaster Catholic High and patient transport at St. Anne’s Retirement Community.
Marty enjoyed fishing and camping, particularly at Raystown Lake where he was known as “Father Farkle”, and always had a tale of “the one that got away.” Raystown was also where he found a passion for “shrooming.” There were also 3 memorable trips to Alaska, highlighted by fishing for King Salmon on the Kenai River. He loved going to Off Track Betting with his brother Bob every Friday and a good game of pinochle with their dear friends, Frank and Mary Ann Hinnenkamp. Marty firmly believed that sweet corn or picking crabs was a meal unto itself.
Dot and Marty were founding members of St. Leo the Great Church and his faith was an integral part of his life, starting as an altar boy at Sacred Heart Parish and ending as a Knights of Columbus member.
In addition to his wife, Marty is survived by his sons John (Barbara), Lititz; Robert (Kathleen), Lancaster; Joseph, Pequea and Michael (Anne), Millersville; and daughters Carol Cooley (Michael), Pequea and Mary Ann Kaiser (Christopher), Biddeford, Maine and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Anne’s Retirement Community Memory Unit and Hospice and Community Care for the compassionate care he received.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marty’s memory to The Mennonite Relief Fund, St. Anne’s Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman.
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Condolences to the Family
June 23, 2021
Dear Bob, Kathy and Dot. John and I wish to send our condolences to you and your family. The time he spent with our dad, Tony, was always appreciated. He will be remembered in our prayers.
John and Pat Carpenter
May 02, 2020
Diane and I were so sorry to hear about Marty’s passing. I remember all the fishing trips and family gatherings growing up which were so special to me and our family. He was a good man.
Rick & Diane Rainar
April 21, 2020
John, your Dad was one of the good guys in the beer business. The I know my parents and I enjoyed and appreciated seeing him on a weekly basis. I am saddened by your loss. I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Duke
April 08, 2020
Mike, Ann and family. So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you always.
Paula (Taglieri) Riola
March 29, 2020
Dear Dot and family,
Even though we only knew him for a short time, we know he will be greatly missed by you and the family. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Pat & Don Dancause
March 29, 2020
Condolences to Marty’s family.
John and Marianne Palko
March 25, 2020
Mike and the Schober family, we are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our payers are with you and your family.
Chris and Carol Gibbons
March 25, 2020
The Schober Family, My warmest condolences to you for the loss of my fabulous Uncle Marty, your father. I am recalling a wonderful conversation we shared when I last saw him about fishing adventures in Alaska and the great things he said with such pride about his children and grand/great grandchildren. sicerely, your cousin/nephew Michael Martin
March 25, 2020
Dear Dot and all the family, some of you I know more than others,but I wish to lift your spirits,reminding you that this pain of separation,though it seems so harsh and real, is temporary.We WILL be together again in God’s good time.Judy Weaver
March 25, 2020
Bob and Kathy, Sorry to learn of Bob’s father’s death. I’m also sorry that Kathy and lost close touch with you as our scheudles and our children’s schedules took us in different directions. Take Care and please let me know when your father’s memorial service is scheduled.
Steve Hynicka
March 25, 2020
the Schober Family,
Condolences upon your father’s passing. Seeing the Obit reminded me of summer days and hanging out with John, seemed like someone’s house every day (we moved house to house). I recall ping pong at yours. It was a fun house to hang out in. Wishing you great memories!
Bill Schnelli
March 24, 2020
John and the Schober Family, my sympathy for you on the loss of your Father. Yet you can find solice in knowing he lived so full and rich a life and was the Patriarch of such a fine family.
Doug Kitch
March 24, 2020
Dear Mike and the Schober family,
I am saddened to hear of your father’s passing. Please know that the HDC family is thinking of you and your family, sending you much peace and love. I was so touched by your father’s obituary – a lovely tribute to the beautiful and kind life that he led and the legacy he left behind.
Dana Hanchin & HDC MidAtlantic Family
March 24, 2020
John and the rest of the Schober family, I read about your Dad’s passing with sadness but also knowing that he lived a long good life with a large extended family. He leaves many of you to share his memories. God bless all of you.
Steve Senkowski
March 23, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to the Schober family on the passing of Martin. I’ll can picture him all the many times I saw him reading to Frank Hinnenkamp off the hallway that went back to my Mom’s apartment at Homestead Village when I visited her.
What a true and loyal friend. Just one of many fine qualities I know he possessed. He always be but a thought away.
Bot and Joanne Roda
March 23, 2020
To Dot and your family
So sorry to read about Marty. How lucky you are to have had hime with you for so many years.
It does get better. It just takes time and there is no “right way” to grieve. Follow your heart.
Above all, in these trying times take care of yourself. You are all in my prayers.
Vonnie Pisani
March 23, 2020
Our condolences to the entire Schober family for your loss and especially to my good friend Mike.
Vince Fischer
March 23, 2020
Heaven has a good man watching over his family, we know because Dorothy and your family are such good persons. The family patriarch was one of the best. Peace and prayers your family .
John and Barbara Titus
March 23, 2020
You will be missed Marty. Rest In Peace………our thoughts and prayers to all ! Love
Nancy and Wanda
March 22, 2020
God’s peace and comfort to you MaryAnn and ALL of Yours . I know that you will miss him terribly. ❤️ Betsey
March 22, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father.
Dave & Susan Harnish
March 22, 2020
Dear Dottie, Jack and I are so sorry about Marty’s death and your loss. We will look for news of his memorial later. Hugs, Lena Hohenadel
March 22, 2020
Carol and Michael we are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. With much empathy XOXO
Missy & Steven Custead
March 22, 2020
My condolences to all of Marty’s family. He was such a great guy.
Lois Miller
March 22, 2020
Thank you for letting me join your family at Raystown. I vividly recall my time there with your family. I lost my Dad this past week and know how difficult it must be to imagine life without him. It is with gratitude that you invited me to interact with your family on a very personal level. I will keep him and all of you in my prayers.
Tom Anater
March 21, 2020
We offer our deep sympathies in your loss. This is a difficult time in all our lives.
Jane and Doug Gray
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