Eric Marschner

COLONIE – Eric C. Marschner, 83, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, two days prior to his 84th birthday. Born in Germany, he was the son of the late Albert and Hedwig Marschner. He was a resident of the Capital District for over 50 years. Eric was a U.S. Army Aircorp veteran serving his country during World War II. Mr. Marschner taught driver's education at Colonie Central High School where he was head of the Driver Ed Dept for many years. He was co-owner of the Acadia Driving School with his wife. Mr. Marschner was a former instructor of the 55 Alive Program sponsored by the A.A.R.P. He was a member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church, the H.B. Kuhn Senior Citizens, A.A.R.P., Colonie Elks and the American Legion Zaloga Post. He was a former long time member of the Capital District Mineral Club and the Holiday Rambler R.V. Club. Eric enjoyed celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary last May 13, 2004 with his wife, family and friends. He is the beloved husband of almost 61 years to Betty M. Marschner. He is the devoted father of Thomas Marschner and his wife, Virginia, Susan Pracher, Alan Eric Marschner and his wife, Kathleen, Linda Gronastaj and her husband, John, Lori Kaufmann and her husband, Steve and Kevin Marschner and his wife, Heather. He is the cherished grandfather of Kenneth and Michael Marschner, Julie and James Pracher, Melissa Marschner, Ryan and Kyle Gronastaj, Kaylena and Angeline Kaufmann and Justine and Logan Marschner. He was predeceased by his brother, William Marschner and his sister, Elsie Meiner.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1980 Central Ave., Colonie. Calling hours will precede the service from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow the service in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Grove United Methodist Church or the H.B. Kuhn Senior Citizens Center in memory of Eric C. Marschner.