Sylvester Robert Schilcher

Sy R. Baldy Schilcher, 70, of Oshkosh passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center as a result of pancreatic cancer. He was born August 30, 1937 in Oshkosh, the youngest son of Alfred Schilcher and Agnes Robl Schilcher. He attended St. Marys Grade School and graduated from Oshkosh High School. After attending college at UWO, where he held the shot-put record, he went to work for the West Bend Company and retired from there in 1985. Following his retirement he went to work for Upper St. Clair Township Board of Education from 1985 until 2000. In 1962 Sy married Patricia Lange, who preceded him in death in 1999. Together they raised two sons while residing in Marietta, Ohio and Pittsburgh, PA. He continued to live in Pittsburgh where he was an active member of St. Louise de Marillac Parish. In 2005 he moved back to Oshkosh and married Centa Guhz on June 4, 2005. Together they enjoyed boating, fishing, and sailing on Lake Winnebago and he became a member of the Race Committee at the Oshkosh Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife Centa; two sons Kurt Schilcher and grandson Bryan of Pittsburgh and Tim (Nell) Schilcher and grandchildren Michael and Mandy of Pittsburgh; two brothers Norman (Charlotte) and Clifford Schilcher, one sister Mary Schilcher, a sister-in-law Pat Schilcher all of Oshkosh; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Alvin, Leonard, and Lawrence, and a sister-in-law Pat. A memorial service will be held at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church on Tuesday August 19, 2008 at 11:00A.M., Rev. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of the service, with the burial service at Riverside Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
10AM- Service



St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
11:00 AM



Riverside Cemetery



1901 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901