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Gunther Schlager Obituary
Jack grew up in New York City then headed to Denver where he graduated from the University of Denver and met and married his wife Ann. He received his PhD from the University of Kansas, then worked at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine doing genetic research. He later moved back to Lawrence to teach and do research at the University of Kansas for 29 years. After retiring to Princeville, Hawaii he recently moved to Salina to be close to his family. Jack volunteered for Meals on Wheels, loved traveling around the world and was always a big KU Basketball fan.
Jack is survived by his daughter Karen Stansberry (Gary) of Salina, sons Michael Schlager (Lolly) of Houston, TX, and Patrick Schlager of Lawrence, KS, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family suggests memorials to the Salina Food Bank in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, KS 67401.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Matthew schlager
December 31, 2025
hi I am matthew schlager and Gunther was my last living relative on my father's side I can't say that I new him but I would like to meet any of my extended family that may still be out there .my gathers name
Was Walt schlager and I am his last. Son .I k ow rhia is a strange way to try and meet my long lost family but not sure how else to go about it .thank you and I'm deeply sorry for your loss.frm the thi gs I've read about him he was a great man.ewwmy e mail is [email protected] and my address is 740 Plumas st.oroville cal9
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