Robert E. Eschler

May 29, 1929 - September 24, 2017

Robert E. Eschler, age 88, a resident of Northville died Sunday September 24, 2017 at home. He was born in the Town of Johnstown, NY on May 29, 1929. The son of the late; Clarence and Pearl Brooks Eschler. He was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1946 to 1947. Mr. Eschler was employed from 1969 to 1984 as the Superintendent of Schools, at Northville Central School. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Northville and the American Legion Post 1076 of Northville. Survivors include his wife; Janet Gardner Eschler of Northville whom he married on August 7, 1954. Children; William (Patty) Eschler of Northville, Mark (Mary) Eschler of Gloversville, Tracey (Robert) McClary of Edinburg and Jennifer (Tom) Strauss of Edinburg. Two brothers; John Eschler of Johnstown and Charles Eschler of Gloversville. One sister; Idella Downs of Northville. Two grandchildren; Megan Eschler and Samuel McClary. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Thursday September 28, 2017 at the Northville Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Friday September 29, 2017 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Northville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northville Vol. Fire Department or the Northampton Ambulance Corps. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.