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Margaret Gander Obituary

Margaret Schlarp Gander CHARLESTON - Margaret S. Gander, 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of James W. Gander entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 6, 2014. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1605 Harbor View Road at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Margaret was born May 12, 1925 in Eagle River, Wisconsin, daughter of Jacob Schlarp and Wilhelmina Spiess Schlarp. She worked for the Eagle River, WI draft board during World War II and in later years as a secretary at Faith Lutheran Church in Appleton, WI. She was a member of Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children, Joan C. Gander (Pastor Stephen G. Cooper) of Charleston, SC, Walter N. Gander (April) of Eagle River, WI, Emily Hewitt (David) of New York, NY, Dorothy K.G. Bear (David) of Fort Myers, FL; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Margaret was predeceased by her brother, Norman Schlarp, and her sister, Dorothy Schlarp Gromoll. Memorials may be made to Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2014.

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Lois Stratton

November 14, 2014

I just want to say that you rarely find someone as friendly as your Mother. I remember her through the years while at Faith. You have my deepest sympathy

November 13, 2014

I remember growing up across the street from the wonderful Gander Family on Owaissa Street in Appleton. So sad to hear of your loss. My condolences and sympathies to the family. Beth Steckbauer (Lake)

Nicola Copeland

November 9, 2014

Hi Emily-
Sending you & your family our deepest sympathies, you're all in our thoughts
Nicola Copeland

Susan & Richard Grausman

November 8, 2014

Dear Emily,

Susan and I just heard of your loss and want you to know that our thoughts are with you. Even though our parents have been gone for many years, a day does not pass without our thinking of them. Their spirits and their love live on in our thoughts and bring us comfort.

We know that in time your thoughts of your mother and the special relationship you had with her will bring you comfort as well.

Warm regards,
Susan & Richard

Joyce and Barry Appelman

November 7, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 7, 2014

hi Emily~
I love that your mom was 89 and had 4 of you and grandchildren and great grandchildren! It sounds like a lovely life.....please know I am keeping you in my thoughts! with my condolences,
Lorri

November 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time. Penelope Boehm

Christine Lee

November 7, 2014

Emily,
With deepest sympathy as you remember your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Christine

Meghan Seradsky

November 7, 2014

Emily,

I am so saddened by the news of your mother's passing. Please know I am thinking of you and your family in these difficult times. With greatest sympathy,

Meghan

Susan Robbins

November 7, 2014

Dearest Emily,

My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. While losing a parent is part of the life cycle and is expected, most people don't understand the impact of this loss and how devastating it is unless they have lost a parent. I know first hand how difficult this time is for you and your family and wish you the best during this grieving period. Think about all of the special things that your mother did for you throughout her life and be grateful that her influence has helped to make you the talented, reliable, and compassionate person you are today. My heart goes out to you and your family. Much love, Susan

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