Obituary of Conrad W. Schlafer

Conrad "Connie" Schlafer East Guilford, NY Conrad "Connie" Schlafer, 94, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 13, 2015 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home. Connie was born June 26, 1920 in Guilford, NY, the son of the late Joseph Schlafer and Rose Kern. Connie grew up in the Guilford area and was a graduate of Guilford Central School. On June 7, 1941, he married Ruth Taylor, who predeceased him in March 2007. He became a well known builder and home remodeler in the area. After retirement from building, he became a tax assessor for the Town of Unadilla in 1987 and was still serving in that capacity until a month ago. He also enjoyed raising beef cattle and shared his passion for farming with his neighbors and friends. Connie was devoted to his family and cared deeply for his friends, church and community. He felt fortunate to have a long life that allowed him to know his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Connie was an elder and active member in the East Guilford Presbyterian Church. Later in life, he carried out his ministry through music. He played and sang regularly with the Foxy Fellows at the Fox Care Nursing Home and also actively played his clarinet with the Sidney Community Band. He was honored as Senior Citizen of the Year for Otsego County in 2014 for his many years of "giving back." He is survived by: three daughters: Joanne Schlafer and Karen Kemmerling of Golden, CO; Kathy and Jim Westerman of Seneca, SC; and Judy and Eric Springston of York, SC; two granddaughters and two grandsons: Amy and Gary Sperrazza of Dawsonville, GA; Kathy and Kevin Coble of Snow Camp, NC; Rob and Valerie Hotchkin of Bainbridge, NY; and Doug and Jodi Springston of Hershey, PA; six great-grandchildren: Katie and Jacob Hotchkin, Canon and Carter Sperrazza, and Dalton and CJ Coble; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two sisters, Evelyn Wahlberg and Marjorie Baldwin. Friends may call at their convenience on Friday, January 16, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. The family will be in attendance from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the East Guilford Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the East Guilford Cemetery Association c/o Diane Bradshaw, 244 Meadowland Rd., Sidney Center, NY 13839 or the United Presbyterian Church of East Guilford, P.O. Box 147, Sidney, NY 13838. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.