Mr. Oskar D.L. "Dieter" Schriever

NEW HARTFORD - Mr. Oskar D.L. "Dieter" Schriever, age 93, passed away peaceably in his sleep on Tuesday January 27, 2026. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, on February 19, 1932, Oskar was the son of the late Heinz and Martha (Dinse) Schriever. He emigrated to the United States in 1948 at the age of 16 and completed high school in Kingston, NY. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served from 1952–1956, both stateside and in Germany, and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his military service, Oskar attended Syracuse University from 1956–1960, earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. It was also in Syracuse that he met and married the former Irmgard M. Schilling, the love of his life, on October 22, 1960. Settling in New Hartford, NY, Oskar and Irmgard shared a loving 62-year-long marriage and raised two children. Irmgard preceded him in death on November 20, 2023. Oskar was employed for 33 years with General Electric. During his tenure, he served with loyal and conscientious dedication at both Broad Street and French Road locations, holding a position as manager in the engineering section of the Aerospace Electronic Systems Department. He retired on January 1, 1993. An outstanding family man, Oskar enjoyed his home and family life. With Irmgard, he also found joy in maintaining their home, including flowers and landscaping. He was an inspiration to his children in both his professional career and personal life. He was also active in civic and community responsibilities, including through General Electric’s ELFUNs, and as a longtime volunteer with the United Way. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford. Oskar is survived by his children: daughter and son-in-law, Marina and Christopher Kistner; and son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Denise Schriever; grandchildren; Kyle and Brandy Kistner, Steven Kistner and Joshua Batman, Erin Schriever, Addison Faglie, and Lindsey Schriever; and great-grandchildren, Mckenzie, and Owen Kistner. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Dorothy Schilling (the late Edmund Schilling); two nieces, Suzanne and Ralph Rotunno, and Lisa Schilling and John Caldwell; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his predeceased parents, Oskar cherished the memory of his brother, Karl Heinz Schriever, who passed away during World War II; as well as his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Johannes and Beverly Schilling, and Edmund Schilling, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Johannes and Maria Theresia (Schniederhan) Schilling; and step-mother-in-law, Rosa Schilling. Gratitude is extended to the staff at Presbyterian Home—Lutheran Home for their care of both Oskar and Irmgard during their time there. Special gratitude is also extended to Oskar and Irmgard’s home care aide, Tamala Burke. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Oskar’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Military Honors conferred by the U.S. Air Force. Inurnment will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery, 2407 Oneida Street, Utica.

Mr. Oskar D.L. "Dieter" Schriever

February 19, 1932 - January 27, 2026