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James Schaad Obituary

James A. Schaad, 79, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at his home in Alamogordo. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Derby, Ind., to Earl and Lessie Ramsey Schaad.
He proudly served his country with 26 years in the U.S. Air Force and 14 years with the National Park Service.
Survivors include wife Shirley, of the family home; daughters Sonia Grace and Brenda Marie, of Alamogordo; Lisa Ann, of Sunset, Utah; son James Emery, of Sterling, Va.; grandchildren Kelly, Holly and Samantha; sisters Rose and Delores, of Austin, Texas; and brothers Charles, Joe and John, of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Fort Stanton National Cemetery with Chuck Moon officiating.
The Schaad family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Hamilton O'Dell Funeral Home to direct the funeral services.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.hamiltonodell.com.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Feb. 10 to Feb. 15, 2013.
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To the Schaad Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Jim.
I considered myself a very good friend of his while stationed at Alconbury England in the mid 60's. I wrecked my car on Nov 5 and Jim while living in Peterbourgh was kind enough to drive me home many nights-even when we stayed late at the club. A great man and fellow airman, I'm sure he will be sorely missed by family and friends.
Pete Peterson
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November 27, 2013

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