Waer Schlagel Obituary (1927

Walter Schlagel Jr, 86, of Yakima, entered into the arms of his Lord on Friday, October 4, 2013, and heard the words 'Well Done thou good and Faithful Servant'. Walt was born on August 10, 1927 in Yakima to Walter and Alma (Hollingsworth) Schlagel. He attended Wide Hollow Grade School, Franklin and Yakima High School. He went on to attend WSU and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Walt served in the Navy on a mind sweeper, USS Sentry. He married the love of his life Leora Kilgore in Yakima on January 28, 1950. Baseball was an important part of Walt's life. He was a very skilled shortstop, having been coached by John Zaepfel. He was the baseball coach when his son Butch was old enough to play. Walt loved coaching and his players loved to learn from him. He had coached boy's baseball teams for twelve years. He loved watching those kids as they developed and grew. Walt coached girl's slow-pitch softball teams in his daughter's adult years. Walt was a West Valley Volunteer Fireman, had served on the West Valley School Board, West Valley Kiwanis, Young Life Board, Gideon's, and taught Sunday School at WestSide Church. He had been president of the Wide Hollow PTA, and a Boy Scout leader before he had children. Walt was in the fruit business, having been a partner at Inland Fruit Company, for many years and enjoyed numerous friends and associates, many of which had continued to stay in touch with him. The most difficult part of his retirement was leaving his business friends and associates in the Valley and around the country. Walt was an avid outdoor sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son. He loved traveling in the U.S. and Europe. He looked forward to going to Hawaii with his wife, Leora, each year for their anniversary. Walt was faithful in attending all of the activities of his family, friends and neighbors. He loved young people and was an encouragement to each one. His neighbors were a special part of his daily life. At ten years of age, he made a commitment to Christ and lived his life with those values. Walt's life was a reflection of his strong Christian faith that was demonstrated by his Servants Heart. He loved his WestSide church family and coveted their friendship for forty-eight years. Walt was truly the best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather that anyone could ever ask for. He was a great example to all of us and we will always treasure his memory. He is lovingly survived by his wife and best friend of sixty-three years, Leora; his children: Candace (Dan) Hull, Cynthia Page, Mark(Robin) Schlagel, Cheryl (Bob) Hauck; grandchildren: Deanna Widaman, Fritz Widaman, Garrett (Kelly) Page, Bryan Hull, Lisa Page, Carissa (Nick) Havens, Todd Hauck, Mark Schlagel, Emily Yost; Great Grandchildren: Nicholas Widaman, Kate Hull, Lauren Widaman, Wyatt Hull, Alexander Havens, Christopher Havens; A brother Bill Schlagel and a sister-in-law Dottie Schlagel. Also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Donald Schlagel and a sister-in-law Joanna Schlagel. Viewing will be Wednesday and Thursday from Noon until 6:00 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 W. Prospect Place, Moxee. A Celebration of Walter's Life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2013, 11:30 a.m. at WestSide Church, 6901 Summitview Ave.. Private family interment will be in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Young Life or the Union Gospel Mission in care of Brookside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 9907, Yakima, WA 98909. SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, October 12, 2013 11:30 AM West Side Church 6901 Summitview Ave. Yakima, WA