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for Robert Schulze
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Tom Beck
May 29, 2007
I haven't seen Bob for many years, but I always enjoyed talking with him and had a great respect for him. I was a coaching peer at another local H.S. and then recruited at Wheeling H.S. as a college coach. He was a great example for so many young people in their formative years.
Matt Brown ('76)
May 22, 2007
Having had Coach Schulze as a football coach, gym coach, and if I am correct even drivers education teacher, I had great memories of these times.
He was a "leader" who could have fun, but never leave a doubt who was in charge. He had my complete respect.
In the last two years I have come full circle when I become a neighbor of Bob's 30 years later. And, now that I learned more about Bob, my respect for him did nothing but grow.
The world has lost a good man.
To his family; thanks for sharing him with all of us throughout the years.
Scott Tripp
May 18, 2007
Coach Schulze was a great person and coach. I was lucky to have been coached by such a wonderful person. He was infamous for that ear twist he did. I was on the receiving end quite a few times. After high school I would see him every day at the health club. It was such a joy catching up with him ever time I saw him. He changed and touched so many lives. He will be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Jeff Blessman
May 16, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a peer of mine when he coached golf at Wheeling and when he played at Stonehenge. I enjoyed being with Bill sharing moments and memories. I will cherish the time I was able to spend coaching against his teams and sharing that time together at the club house.
Ken Krause '74
May 16, 2007
I am sorry to hear of Coach Schulze's passing. He was tough but fair, and always a quality individual. After being assigned to his gym class my sophomore year I had my choice of gym teachers after that. I always chose Coach Schulze. He made a difference in my life. My sympathies to his family.
Scott Perkins
May 15, 2007
It was an honor to know Mr. Schulze and I am deeply sorry for his families loss. Robert was a great man, with a personality one could never forget. I was blessed not only be one of his students but also to know him personally. My best to his wife and my old friend Erick and his brothers.
Jeff Stinson
May 15, 2007
It was my pleasure to have been one of Mr. Schulze's next door neighbors as a young boy. It was my honor to have Coach Schulze as a coach & teacher as a young man.
He had a lot of fun and was a very honorable man's man.
My condolences to Mrs. Schulze & Family.
Carolyn (Bifulco) Weel
May 15, 2007
To the Schulze Family:
I have many great memories of Coach Schulze from when I was a Cheerleader for his Wrestling teams. He was a great man and fun to be around. May it bring you peace that he was so well respected and loved.
mike wilson whs 1983
May 14, 2007
coach schuleze was a good man and a great wrestling coach,he always made you a better wrestler and person. thank you sarge
Steve Libby
May 14, 2007
My condolences to the family, "Sarge" was a great person that I am glad to have known.
Al Sprehe
May 14, 2007
"Sarge" was a terrific man, coach and teacher. I did not have him for any of the above, but he did bring a fire and a determination to give 100% through life. He will be missed
Don Cashmore
May 14, 2007
I had Coach Schulze as a freshman football coach in "65" and he was my kind of guy! I loved all sports and Coach would inspire me to be the best and above all be fair and have fun! I was fortunate enought to marry Grant Blaney's daugther so I would get to see Bob more often at golf outings and other sporting events and he always made my day when I saw him...big smile to go with the big heart! I will carry the torch to other kids like he did for me!
Marie Charles (Rudolph)
May 13, 2007
To Mary and the boys;
My deepest sympathy to you all. I enjoyed being your neighbor and your babysitter for Eric, those were the days! Coach was a great guy and he will be surely missed. I am sure he is up there doing chin-ups with my dad!! I am so sorry for your loss..He is definately in a better place now. Always, "Tinker"
May 13, 2007
to the Schulze Family:
Our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your husband and father.
We will surely miss Bob, as we had worked with him at Wheeling High School for at least 20 years.
barbara braude toll and denny toll
Steve Simons
May 13, 2007
Your loss is shared by those of us who benefited from having Coach Schulze as a teacher and coach. He was caring man of deep principle and uncompromising character. Coach was an excellent role model for all who were fortunate to know him. My sincere condolences to his family.
Steve Simons WHS Class of '71
Vincent Anzalone
May 13, 2007
Mr. Schulze (feels strange to call him anything else), is an extremely strong lifeforce who clearly touched more lives than most people will ever get the chance to. I loved being at his home with his family. He always made me feel included and appreciated. The wonderful wife and three sons he is leaving behind are a testament to his character. I hope you can read this, Mr. Schulze, because I waited to long to tell you how much you meant to me. Add me to the long list of people who will always remember you. I love you.
Alan & Mary Lou (Moskal) Boden
May 13, 2007
To my classmate's family...
Bob was a classmate from AHTHS class of 51. Just saw him last Sept. at our 55th year reunion. Glad we made the trip and I got some pictures.
Hugs all around.
Cal Chany
May 12, 2007
To the Schulze Family:
My deepest sympathy in Coach Schulze's passing.
I can hear his distinct voice even after all these years. He always tried to inspire the best in his coached athletes. A great coach, taken way too early.
Cal Chany WHS '72
Dave Hoffmann
May 12, 2007
I was deeply sadden to hear of Coach Schulze's passing. He was a man I always respected, and who respected others. I have thought of him often over the years. My sympathy's go out to the Schulze family in this time of sorrow. (WHS / 1980)
Ernie Cervantes
May 11, 2007
To Coach Schulze’s Family and Friends,
My deepest sympathies and condolences. Even though I didn’t wrestle for Coach Schulze, he’d take the time to stop me in the halls using one of his legendary shoulder pinches or fingers to the chest to ask me how football was going, to laugh a minute or just to let me know he was watching. I know I wasn’t the only one he stopped. For many “Sarge” was one of those people you didn’t want to let down.
I hope you can take some solace in knowing that he was a positive influence on so many kids through the years. My brothers and I respected him greatly.
Ernie Cervantes
WHS Class of ‘82
Bob Tipsword WHS class of 1969
May 11, 2007
It appears Coach used his chest thump throughout his career, and I'm sure his ear twist and "you sodbuster", too. All of us who were fortunate to have Coach Schulze as a teacher or coach know that he was a great man who had an impact on our lives. He was, and always will be, our coach.
To Mary and the boys, thanks for sharing this special man with us, and on behalf of all of my family, our sincere condolences on your loss. May your faith, family, friends, and memories sustain you during this difficult time.
And Coach, thanks for being our coach, mentor, and friend.
Alan Hopkins
May 11, 2007
Bob was a friend of over 50 years going back to Northern Illinois State Teachers Copllege. He was in my wedding party. What a great individual he was not only to his friends but to all who had the opportunity to meet him and work with him. I will miss him. My condolences to Mary and his family.
Todd Wilson
May 11, 2007
Coach Schulze was a big, strong guy who knew all the pressure points. He is now coaching Dale and Timmy in Heaven. Thanks for everything you taught me Coach. I'll really going to miss you.
Tim McGinn
May 11, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of Coach Schulze's passing. What a great football, wrestling coach and mentor. My mom, Shirley McGinn, worked with him for 30 years at WHS and she always said that he was "one of her favorites". He was a fair man who treated his students with respect or you got the "poke in the chest" with two fingers and you knew you had it coming. He will be greatly missed. Tim McGinn WHS 1976.
Mark and Sue Saylor
May 11, 2007
Schulze Family:
Our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Bob was a positive influence on me as I began my teaching at Wheeling. I, and others, will never forget the famous "shoulder pinch" that brought us to our knees, and the friendly "finger in the chest move". Great memories of a great man.
Mark and Sue Saylor
Sun Lakes, Az.
Karen Leake
May 11, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Schulze family. Our family was sadden to here of his passing. Coach Schulze was a great coach and inspiration that touched the lives of every member of our family.
Jim and Dorothy Miller
(Parents of the late Tim Miller class of 78)
Karen Miller Leake class of 74
Jim Miller class of 76
Pat Miller class of 80
Dave Bentley
May 11, 2007
Coach Schulze taught me the Half-Nelson and how to drive. I don't remember all my teachers in high school, just the good ones. I do remember Coach Schulze.
WHS'71
Bruce Edgar
May 11, 2007
HE WAS A GOOD COACH GOOD MENTOR AND FRIEND ALL OF US WILDCATS WILL MISS HIM REST IN PEACE COACH
Terry McGowan
May 11, 2007
He did not have an easy job with us wild kids,but he was very fair to all of us,even when we did not deserve it.Best Wishes to his family.
Ren Sanfilip
May 11, 2007
Great man with a Great Heart
WHS66
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