Edward Herbert Scheffler, Jr. age 91, of Hoschton, entered rest Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Scheffler was born February 19, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Edward, Sr. & Elizabeth Weber Scheffler. He served his country in the United States Army and was of the Lutheran faith. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Carnegie Institute of Technology. He worked as an Aerospace Engineer with Republic Aviation & Northrup -Grumman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Geier Scheffler; 2 infant daughters, Elizabeth & Louise; brothers, Harry, Artie & Teddy; sister, Helen.
Survivors include daughter, Ann (Stan) Pietras; sons, Robert A. (Susan) Scheffler & Thomas Scheffler; 7 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren also survive.
Services to honor Mr. Scheffler will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Massapequa Funeral Home Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, New York with burial to follow in Calverton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
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