Alfred C. Schwab Jr.

Alfred Schwab Obituary

Schwab Jr., Alfred C. age 88, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2007 He was born on July 27, 1919 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and after residing in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area since birth, moved to Sun City West, Arizona in 1992. For the past 65 years, he has been the loving and devoted husband of Phyllis (Schneidler), his high school sweetheart. Alfred was a vibrant man blessed with a strong faith in God, a loving family, many good friends, a great sense of humor and unflagging optimism. In 1942, after graduating from St. Thomas College in St. Paul, he joined the US Army Air Corps and was trained as a pilot at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. During World War II, he served in both the North African and Italian Campaigns, flying P-38's and P-51's in reconnaissance missions over hostile territory. He survived a crash landing after being shot down while in Africa. In 1945, he began his civilian career as a Copywriter with Brown and Bigelow, moved on to VP of Sales and Marketing for Dahlberg Electronics and ultimately retired as President and CEO of Allen Arthur Co. in 1981. Additionally, from 1949 - 1979, he served in the Minnesota Air National Guard and retired as a Brigadier General. After his retirement, he was instrumental in founding the Minnesota Air Guard Museum. Alfred is survived by his wife Phyllis, his four sons and a daughter - Jeffrey (Mary Lou) of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; Georgia (James) Moore of Cincinnati, Ohio; Thomas (Dorie) of Johnson City, Tennessee; Douglas (Janet) of Chandler, Arizona; and Michael (Teri) of Scottsdale, Arizona. He also enjoyed the company of eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings - Cyril, Claudia and Jerome, all of St. Paul, Minnesota. A private Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes in Sun City West, and he will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation International. (www.alzheimersprevention.org).

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Schwab

7 Entries

Nancy Benteon-Brown

September 25, 2007

Dear Phyllis and family.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Al's death. May the comfort only God's love can bring suround you and your family. I have so many great memories of the ST Paul Club and'spiels with the Schwab boys. Prayers and condolences from the flatlands of Nebraska. Nancy Benton-Brown

Paula & Dick Arnold

September 25, 2007

Phyllis and Family,
Belatedly we would like to send our condolences and sympathies on Al's death. We have so many good Curling memories of Al and brothers Cy and Babe. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

David Lapakko

September 24, 2007

Tom and family:

Sorry to read about your dad. Tom, we played quite a bit together as kids and I would love to hear from you and to share a few stories about what I remember of those days--and of course to hear some of your stories as well. Your mom and dad are most certainly a part of those memories!

Jim and Janie Schwab

September 23, 2007

Dear Aunt Phyllis and Schwab cousins,
Janie and I were saddened to hear of Uncle Al's passing. He was a wonderful Godparent, Uncle, and friend. Mary Joan told us that the services were very moving - we are sorry we couldn't have joined you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Fondly,
Jim and Janie Schwab and Family

jim johns

September 21, 2007

Dear Phyllis and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Al. We so enjoyed working with him at the Air Guard Museum and have so many fond memories of Al. God bless you and your family.
Sincerely
Jim and Dorothea Johns

Sandra Henkels Johnson

September 21, 2007

My condolences to the family. Al was my boss in my first real job out of college. His kindness and integrity infiltrated the Allen Arthur Co. He taught me many important lessons, the most important of which was to treat everyone with respect. The people at that company were like a family to each other and Al was the head of the household. I have many fond memories of him.

Sherry Neary

September 21, 2007

Mike, I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond bowling memories of your dad. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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