Mr. Walter R. Schlicht

PUNTA GORDA, FL— Mr. Walter R. Schlicht, 82, of Punta Gorda, Florida, and Pittsburg, NH, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 3, 2014, at his home in Florida after a long period of failing health. He was born in Union City, NJ, on May 30, 1931, the only child of the late Walter M. and Matilda A. (Luhmann) Schlicht. Walter was a 1949 graduate of Cliffside Park High School. From 1948-50, he served with honor in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he later served for 8 years in the Air Force as a navigator and radar operator. His duty stations took him around the world and included England, Bermuda, Hawaii, and the Marshall Islands during the Korean conflict. After his military service, Walter began working in the banking industry. In 1962, he was hired by the U.S. Treasury in the office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and he rose to become a widely-respected national bank examiner in the federal government. He later returned to community banking after 35 years as a federal examiner, and retired from the National Community Bank of NJ as executive vice president in 1992. Both Walter and his wife, Margaret, were members of the Faith Lutheran Church in Punta Gorda and enjoyed singing in the choir. They were also members of the Civic Association of PGI, the Cruising Club, and the Mariners of PGI. In the north country, Walter was a member of the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed fishing and boating, and loved traveling with his wife. Walter was a member of the American Legion, Post 110, in Port Charlotte, Fl., a life member of the VFW #337 in Fairview, NJ, and the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #2606 in Punta Gorda. Walter leaves behind his sister-in-law, Lois Gebhardt of Charlottesville, Va. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret, in 2013. Calling hours in the north country will be at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. In Florida, the family will receive friends at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Punta Gorda, followed by a funeral service with The Rev. Dana Narring officiating. A graveside service and burial with military honors will take place later in the spring at the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Schlicht may be sent to the Faith Lutheran Church, 4005 Palm Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Mr. Walter R. Schlicht

May 30, 1931 - February 3, 2014