On Sunday, June 26, 2022, John Christian Schreiver, 83, of Cobleigh Estates Road, West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after a brief period of illness.
John was born in Baltimore, MD, on February 18, 1939. He was the son of Christian H. and Catherine S. (Grzech) Schreiver. He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. He moved from Baltimore to West Chesterfield in October 1975 where he resided with his wife and children until his wife’s passing in December 1999. John then moved near his sister in Florida to share a closer relationship with her until her passing several years later. He then moved back to his roots in Maryland to be close to family in 2014 and later returned to New Hampshire in 2021.
Prior to marrying the love of his life Joanne Schreiver (Dunlap), John served as an active duty member of the US Coast Guard, as an electronics officer for 2 years. He had a few jobs over the years that he enjoyed, but he much preferred to spend time with his family, tinkering on his home, or fishing whenever he could find the time. Other hobbies included diving, smoking his pipe, playing cards and chess with friends over the years.
John leaves behind his three sons: John Schreiver, Jr. and his wife Nikol of West Chesterfield, NH; J. Scott Schreiver and his wife Kathi of Port Deposit, MD; and Craig Schreiver and his wife Veronica of Elk Grove, CA. In addition, his grandchildren: Jennifer, Stephanie, Lauren, Bradley, Kasey, Kaelynn, Nic, Drew, and Ethan. One great grandchild, Ava. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joanne Schreiver (Dunlap), his parents, and his sister.
Calling hours will be at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham, MD 21236, on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 9-11am. A graveside service will immediately follow at Moreland Memorial Park Cemetery, 1601 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore MD, 21234. Those desiring may send flowers to the funeral home.
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