Martin M. Schaber

Martin M. Schaber (Marty) age 73 of Delta, OH, passed away November 6th, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 6th, 1950 in Toledo, OH to Ronald B. Schaber and Donna J. (Schaber) Connelly. Marty grew up in the west end of Toledo with his sister and two brothers. He graduated from Roy C. Start High School in 1968. After High School, Marty and his cousin (Allen Nunn) enlisted in the United States Army and he served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970. Upon returning home to Toledo, Marty pursued two Associates Degrees from the University of Toledo. Following in the footsteps of his father Ronald, and his grandfather (Merel Masiker), Marty began his career as a third generation Toledo Police Officer in 1972. He served on the Mounted Patrol from 1988-1991 retiring as a Detective in 2001. He married the love of his life Brenda (Ingle) Schaber on March 4th, 1978 and together they have four daughters. Marty was patriotic, loved animals, the outdoors, and enjoyed golfing with his brothers and dear friends Greg Smith, Denny Rose, Jim Brown, and many more. He was a member of the VFW Post 2898, American Legion, FOP, TPPA and the Toledo Police & Fire Retirees. He donated to countless Veteran and Police organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project and took part in the October 29th, 2014 Honor Flight Northwest OH.

Marty was proceeded in death by his father Ronald B. Schaber, Mother Donna Jean (Schaber) Connelly, brother Mark R. Schaber, nephew Steven M. Ingle. Surviving Marty is his loving wife of forty-five years, Brenda (Ingle) Schaber, daughters Dawn Schaber-Goa, Megan (Matthew) Gankosky, Anna Martinez, and Emily (Joshua) Stereff, brother James W. (Geniece) Schaber, and sister Marsha (Keith) Keating, five grandsons, two grand-daughters, one great grandson and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss him dearly.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff, doctors and nurses at ProMedica Toledo Hospital AICU for their compassionate care for Marty and his family during his final days.

The family will receive friends at the Newcomer Funeral Home 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. on Wednesday, November 15th from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m.. Luncheon to follow at the VFW Post 2898 on Alexis Rd.

In leu of flowers please consider donating to support.woundedwarriorproject.org, donate.voa.org, or to the family.