Maren K Schober

Beloved wife and First Mate of her husband Albert E. Schober, Jr., Maren is survived by her children Robert Laird Schober, his wife Debbie of Uncasville and Benjamin Philip Schober of New Haven, her sister Kristin Brown, her sister in law Paula Light and her granddaughters Althea Hine and Roxy Schober.

Maren was born in Englewood, NJ, January 12, 1943 to the late Robert and Mary (Spear) Kiehl and grew up in her childhood home Leonia, NJ. She graduated from Summit High School Summit, NJ in 1961 and Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA in 1965. Maren and Al were married Sept. 4, 1965 at Central Presbyterian Church in Summit, NJ.

Teaching was Maren’s chosen career and she loved working with children all her life. Her teaching experience included German at East Paterson, NJ Jr. High School and after moving to Uncasville in 1969 she taught 6th grade at State St. School in Westerly, RI and 5th grade at Fair Oaks School in Montville. After her children were born, Maren worked as a substitute teacher in the local elementary schools.

Having a strong faith in God, Maren was a long time member of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Gales Ferry. She served God through her ministry of prayer and music at St. David’s. Maren would never let a day go by without singing, playing the piano or her guitar at home, schools or church.

Maren was First Mate to Captain Al on board their 30’ Tartan sailboat, the “Sea Cup” and together they made many sailboat cruises both near and far. A love of writing lead Maren to keep detailed accounts of their many sea journeys. Both Maren and Al enjoyed membership at the Thames Yacht Club in New London and their many sailing buddies.

Maren also was a reporter for the Resident Newspaper 2007-2013. She was widely known for her Kindergarten column in the Resident. But primarily, Maren deeply loved her family and friends.

A Memorial Service for Maren will be held on May 24, 2025 at 11AM at St David's Episcopal Church 284 Stoddards Wharf Rd, Gales Ferry, CT.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to a charity of your choice. Maren's favorites were United Way of Southeastern CT and Big Brothers Big Sisters of CT. There is also a memorial fund in Maren's name at St. David's Church.

To livestream on the day of the service, please visit https://www.facebook.com/stdavidsct