Memories of Dr. Casper "Cass" Jacob Schichtle, Jr., Col. USAF, (Ret.)

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Dr. Casper "Cass" Jacob Schichtle, Jr., Col. USAF, (Ret.)

Riverside, CA, USA

February 17, 1940 - July 21, 2021

Feb 17, 1940 - Jul 21, 2021

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Shawn ODonnell

1981, Andrews AFB, MD, USA

That car! perfect hair, perfect jawline. To Infinity and Beyond! Is Cass getting royalties from Pixar 🙏😂

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Global Medevac

Tim Green and the entire Global Medevac team sends their love and prayers to your family.

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Will and Jenny Eldridge

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Nancy Chaffee

I was friends with Linda and Cass for 20+ years. I found them the home they loved. Linda told me many stories about her family and their activities over the years. Cass was a very kind man and made me laugh so hard - I will always remember that him for that. I loved them both. RIP my friend. Nancy

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Cassie Nicholson

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Cassie Nicholson

Thank you Nancy. Thank you Nancy. Thank you Nancy.

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Craig Byrd

So sorry for your loss. We always loved coming to see all of you when you lived in Seattle when we were kids. By coincidence, I was getting married in 1995 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. My brother’s and I were driving to get our Tux’s. My brother Collins noticed a guy next to us that looked familiar. Collin yelled out the window, “Are you Col. Schichtle”? The handsome man in a big black convertible with dark sunglasses on replied, “yes”. We told him who we were and that my dad was at the pool at the Holiday Inn. He turned around and went straight to the pool and surprised my dad. Of course we invited him to the wedding. It was so random but so cool to see him and have him there with us. Our heartfelt condolences.

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Nick Schichtle

Thanks Craig. Cronin was always a favorite of dad's as was your entire family! Thank you for sharing that... Read more Thanks Craig. Cronin was always a favorite of dad's as was your entire family! Thank you for sharing that special and fortuitous... Read more Thanks Craig. Cronin was always a favorite of dad's... Read more

Cronin Byrd

Our sincere condolences to Cass's family. I first met Cass when we both went to Nav School at Waco, TX. He was literally my first friend in the Air Force, and what a great friend he was! Who would've known we would play baseball, football, golf, and continue to fly together during part of our Air Force career. Another happy similarity was we both had a loving family with six kids! Our families thoroughly enjoyed the times we had together in HI, TX, WA and OH. We always tried to stay in touch with how our families were growing and Linda's Christmas Newsletters were always a treat. May God comfort and strengthen you on the loss of your dad. We will always cherish our great memories of Cass and his family! God Bless You All -- Love Cronin and family.

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Cassie Nicholson

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Nick Schichtle

Thank you Mr. Byrd! He spoke fondly and often about your friendship and time together, particularly about... Read more Thank you Mr. Byrd! He spoke fondly and often about your friendship and time together, particularly about the time he promised... Read more Thank you Mr. Byrd! He spoke fondly and often about... Read more

Will and Jenny Eldridge

Cassie & Family,

Cass will always be in our hearts. We first met him in 1981 at the Ballistic Missile Office in San Bernardino at Norton Air Force Base. We both worked for him and over time grew to love him, both as a boss but more as a friend. Then we got to work with him again at Yellow Creek in Mississippi and that is where we got to know your beautiful, wonderful mother and your family. He even hired Will again when Sverdrup got the contract at Cape Canaveral. That is when we really got to know he and your mother and we had some great times together going to the movies, out to dinner, traveling to Europe and the many other things we did together. We missed them so much when they moved back to California and we tried to get out there to see them, but not as much as we wished we could have. We are so sad they have left these Earthly bounds, but we know they are in Heaven rejoicing with our Lord.

A few things we remember fondly of Cass’s little favorites include:
Burnt steaks
His old purple plastic cup that he toted around all the time
His love of the Dallas Cowboys
His fondness for black automobiles
Lining his French Fries in a row and then putting pepper all over them
His love for his lovely wife, Linda, and his family
His personal motto: God first, then family, then love for our country, and then work. He always would tell people that at work if they had a crisis in their life.
He was one of a kind but he has left a great legacy behind in his children, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and his service to the United States of America in the U.S. Air Force.

Although we cannot be there, we will thinking of your family. Your father was very special with a great sense of humor. Always remember the great days and years spent with a great dad and granddad.

With love,
Will & Jenny Eldridge

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Matthew Schichtle

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Ronald & Theresa Francis

I meet Cass in High School and we became friends and then Best Friends in School. We worked together at ... Read more I meet Cass in High School and we became friends and then Best Friends in School. We worked together at Nu Way Foodliner in Coffeyville,... Read more I meet Cass in High School and we became friends and... Read more

Cassie Nicholson

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Nick Schichtle

Thanks you Mr.s & Mrs. Eldridge and Mr.s & Mrs. Francis. Your kind words and fond memories bring tears to... Read more Thanks you Mr.s & Mrs. Eldridge and Mr.s & Mrs. Francis. Your kind words and fond memories bring tears to my eyes as I read for... Read more Thanks you Mr.s & Mrs. Eldridge and Mr.s & Mrs. Francis.... Read more

Matthew Schichtle

Nick Schichtle

David & Wendy Schichtle

In a home of limited means Cass set a personal & professional example for me to follow in my life. I will cherish his love & support for my remaining years. Wendy (spouse) loved Linda & Cass so much & both made her transition from her home in Vietnam to the US so wonderful. She loved his hugs & affection......RIP big brother.

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Tim Threadgold

What a wonderful legacy...we will always remember our shared love of family and with laughter our many right wing conversations!!

With much love,
Tim and Joyce Threadgold

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Nick Schichtle

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Nick Schichtle

Thanks Tim & Joyce! He too appreciated your shared love for God, family and country. He ADORED Christine!... Read more Thanks Tim & Joyce! He too appreciated your shared love for God, family and country. He ADORED Christine! I think she reminded... Read more Thanks Tim & Joyce! He too appreciated your shared ... Read more

Tom Nicosia

Sending love and prayers to the entire Schichtle family. Love, the Nicosia's.

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Clint and Jackie Brown

What an incredible man who lived life well! Praying that your memories of him and the assurance that he is... Read more What an incredible man who lived life well! Praying that your memories of him and the assurance that he is eternally with his ... Read more What an incredible man who lived life well! Praying... Read more

Nick Schichtle

Thank you Clint & Jackie! Love and miss you both. Thank you Clint & Jackie! Love and miss you both. Thank you Clint & Jackie! Love and miss you both.

Nick Schichtle

Thanks Tom & Katy! Thanks Tom & Katy! Thanks Tom & Katy!

Nick Schichtle

Riverside, CA, USA

Cass, Linda and their adult children

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Craig Byrd

Nick Schichtle

Pickwick Lake, United States

Cass, Linda, Cassie and Jewel Womack (Linda's mom)

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Nick Schichtle

San Clemente, CA, USA

Cass, Linda, Nick and Christine @ granddaughter's wedding

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Cass, Linda and their adult kids

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Nancy Chaffee

Pope Amy

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I remember him always making fun of me not wearing shoelaces in my shoes! I loved him and the rest of your family! 💕

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Cassie Nicholson

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Nick Schichtle

Thank you for your kind words. That sounds exactly like dad (making jokes over shoes). Wish you could join... Read more Thank you for your kind words. That sounds exactly like dad (making jokes over shoes). Wish you could join us so we could all ... Read more Thank you for your kind words. That sounds exactly ... Read more

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Cassie Nicholson

Nick Schichtle

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Nancy Chaffee

Nick - You look like your dad with that smile - That's a good thing. God bless you all. Nick - You look like your dad with that smile - That's a good thing. God bless you all. Nick - You look like your dad with that smile - That's... Read more