Edward H. Schaperjahn

Edward H. Schaperjahn, 89, of Glenville passed away on Friday November 24, 2023 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Heinrich (Henry) and Marie Novak Schaperjahn.

He was a graduate of Galway High School and later served his country as a Seebee in the United States Navy.

Ed was employed for 41 years as a Chief Line Mechanic for the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. He volunteered for over 20 years in the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of the Rotterdam Kiwanis Club. Ed was also active in the Daylock Fish and Game Club.

Ed was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady and had served as one of the church trustees.

He is predeceased by his two wives Charlotte (Mathias) Schaperjahn and Genevieve (Brown) Schaperjahn as well as his brothers William, Julius, Henry, Joseph, Harold, and Ernest and sister Elsie.

Ed is survived by his son Edward H. (Jan) Schaperjahn Jr., his stepdaughter Lynn (Stephen) Roberts, his stepsons Thomas (Carol) Wieland, Dr. Robert Wieland, and Michael (Ilyana) Wieland as well as his grandchildren Thomas Schaperjahn, Kelley Schaperjahn, Jessica (Matthew) McGiff, Stephanie (Ryan) Stone, Kristin (Marc) Cimonetti, Elizabeth (Nathaniel) Smith, Sean (Stacy) Wieland, Jonathon Roberts, Erin (Josh) Lehman, and Brenna (Chris) Valenti. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families all across the country.

Funeral Services for Ed will be on Friday December 15, 2023 at 10am at First Presbyterian Church, 209 Union Street, Schenectady. Calling hours will be Thursday evening from 5-8PM. at the Bond Funeral Home 1614 Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady.

Interment will be in Schenectady Memorial Park, Rotterdam.

Contributions can be made in Ed’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church, 209 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.