Thomas Stephen

Schlegel

Thomas Stephen Schlegel, 79, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully in his home on October 26, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Torrence (Torry) Quimby Schlegel.  Thomas was born August 30, 1944 in Reading, PA.  He attended high school at Reading Central Catholic and was a 1966 graduate of King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Soon after graduating college, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Staff Sergeant in Vietnam.  For most of his professional life, Thomas worked as an independent sales representative.  In his later years, he took great joy in playing piano for residents at many retirement communities and other events throughout Berks County, PA.  Thomas was a talented musician and a great lover of music.

A selfless man, devoted husband, doting father, and adoring grandfather, Thomas brought light and joy to everyone he encountered through humor, easy conversation, and his warm and welcoming demeanor.  He loved his home and welcomed everyone with music, cookies, coffee, and pretzels.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his sons, Alexander Thomas Schlegel of Baltimore, MD and Stephen Thomas Schlegel of Philadelphia, PA; his daughter Erin Elizabeth Schlegel, wife of Dzifah Amouzou of Glenn Dale, MD, and two cherished grandchildren, Julian Thomas Amouzou and Cora Ann Amouzou; brother Jack Schlegel of West Chester, PA, and sister Jean Schlegel of Gilbertsville, PA.

Services will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Visitation will take place from 1-3pm, followed by a service from 3-4pm at the Stanton Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.  141 Pequea Avenue Honey Brook, PA 19344.  Internment Services will be held privately by his family at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, loved ones can make contributions to Birdsboro Lodge Senior Community to help provide entertainment and support for residents in need.  Contributions can be made directly to Birdsboro Lodge, 6740 Daniel Boone Rd. Birdsboro, PA 19508, www.Birdsbororlodge.com.