Ferdinand Schlapper Sr.

Ferdinand A. Schlapper, Sr. age 86, of Madison, WI passed away on February 17, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 12, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Ferdinand and Marie (Mitzi) Schlapper.  He married Diane Higgins on December 29, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI.

Ferdinand earned his Pharmacy degree from UW-Madison. He was a lifelong entrepreneur and innovator in the pharmacy profession along with many other pursuits. He inspired and mentored many.

He is survived by his wife Diane; his sons Ferdinand, Jr (Deborah Garton), Kurt (Erika Alcala), and Chris (Levi Garrett); nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Sandra Hans, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kim, and his brother Otto.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined.

Memorials may be directed to:

Friends of the State Street Family (Giving Help and Hope to Madison's Homeless)

https://friendsofthestatestreetfamily.org/

UW-Madison School of Pharmacy

https://www.supportuw.org/how-to-give/school-college/pharmacy/

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