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James William Schreiner, Sr.

June 12, 1940 — December 1, 2021

Glen Burnie

James William Schreiner, Sr. was born June 12, 1940, in Locust Point, MD to the late Charles L. and Catherine M. White Schreiner and he was a resident of Glen Burnie for over 20 years. He was a graduate of the Maryland Institute of Art. He was a maintenance supervisor and sheet metal mechanic for Family Children's Services of Central MD for over 21 years. Jim was a member of Our Lady of Good Council Church and the Ferndale Community Club.  He was a craftsman who did electrical work, plumbing and carpentry and was always available when someone needed help. He was known as Dr. Jim or MacGyver for his ability to diagnose a problem and fix things.  Mr. Schreiner enjoyed spending time in Ocean City and activities on the water including boating, fishing and clamming. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded by his brothers Joseph, Charles, Bernard and William Schreiner and sisters Joanne Hepler and Catherine Gebauer. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years Catherine M. "Cass" Ambrose Schreiner, son James W. Schreiner, Jr. of Broad Run, VA, daughters Catherine R. "Cathy" Schreiner of Pasadena and Jane A. Geisler of Brooklyn Park, sisters Rose Schoppert and Margaret Aviles, both of Brooklyn Park as well as 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Contributions to PETA, Greenpeace, 4 Ocean or the Humane Farming Association will be appreciated by the family.

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