Donald Martindell Schlier

Donald “Don” Martindell Schlier, 84, of Matthews, died December 16, 2013, at the Novant Medical Center in Matthews. Donald was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on July 1, 1929, the son of Charles and Harriet (nee Martindell) Schlier. His family moved shortly thereafter and he spent most of his younger years in New Jersey. After graduating from high school, he attended and earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University in Hartford, CT. On March 22, 1975, he married Margaret MaSaitis in Murray Hill, NJ. They moved to Charlotte in 1982 where they have been since. Don enjoyed spending time with and in service to others. He worked in service to others as a personal lines representative for Kemper Insurance. After his retirement, he continued to serve others as a volunteer for the Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews, now the Novant Medical Center. In answer to his country’s call to service, Don served all of us in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran. Most of all, Don loved his family and his Lord, and he enjoyed worshiping as a choir member at St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church in Charlotte. He will be sadly missed by his family, his church family, and all who knew him. Don is survived by his wife, Margaret; four children: Linda (husband Tom) Zipko of New Jersey, Charles (wife Annette) Schlier of Charlotte, Robert (wife Jean) Ackley of South Lyon, Michigan, and Edward (wife Lynne) Ackley of Monroe, NC; four grandchildren: Cristin, Jessica, Jayden, and Kaylie; and a brother, Dr. Robert Schlier of Massachusetts. He is further survived by three great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. At 1 pm on Friday, December 20, Father Richard Bakely will lead a memorial service honoring Don at St Michael the Archangel Anglican Church, 2211 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the services. Interment of Don’s earthly remains will be at the church cemetery. Don’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home of Matthews the privilege of serving them during this time. For further details and to share condolences and photos, please visit Don’s personal online tribute at www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com or call 704.545.3553.

Donald Martindell Schlier

July 1, 1929 - December 16, 2013