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September 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to the dePyssler family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Steve and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.
August 6, 2020
Colonel Steve dePyssler, a member of the greatest generation. Thank you for your life long devotion to our country and military. My condolences to your family. Rest in eternal peace.
Carroll R. Michaud
August 6, 2020
The Final Salute
“Brothers and Sisters in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Steve our Brother in Arms, Fellow Legionnaire, Voyageur Militaire, VFW & DAV Comrade, and MOAA member. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Steve. And to Steve it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II, the Korean War, the Indo-China War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War while serving in every rank from Pvt. To Col. first in the U.S Army Air Corps and then in the U.S. Air Force. We thank Steve for his many years of dedicated service to the American Legion, the 40&8 Society, the VFW, the DAV, the MOAA and as Director of the Barksdale AFB Retiree office. Steve, you were an untiring dedicated worker, a wonderful comrade and a strong supporter of the American Legion Post 14, Voiture 137 of the 40&8 Society, both Post 4588 and 5951 of the VFW, Chapter 30 of the DAV and the MOAA. We bid you adieu and a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Dear brother, ”Be at Ease. Rest in Peace”.
On behalf of the Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, the Voyageur Militaires of Voiture 137 of the 40&8 Society, the comrades of VFW Post 4588 and 5951, and the members of MOAA we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Steve’s family and loved ones.
For all the Commanders of all ArkLaTex veteran’s organizations,
Carroll R. Michaud
Lenore Coe
August 3, 2020
May you Rest In Peace! Thank you for your bravery and service! Condolences for those who lost you!
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Mary Ann DeSimone
August 2, 2020
Though I’ve never meet You Sir... Your A True Hero.. God Bless You and Thank You for Serving Our Country. May You RIPAmen
August 2, 2020
What a true American Hero! May you rest peacefully. My condolences to the family.
Cindy Hubeny
August 2, 2020
After watching an incredible story about Col. dePyssler’s life on television this am I immediately googled him. There are so many amazing stories of true humanitarians amongst us!! He was certain one. I can only imagine how many people he helped and that certainly is the reason God kept him on this earth so long. I’m so happy to have seen this story it just makes me feel good. God bless all of you.
July 31, 2020
I wish I was a better grandson than I was. I hear the stories of your life I feel like I barely new you. I am proud of your accomplishments you reached.
Phil Bown
July 31, 2020
I served under Col D while at UTapao Thailand in 1972. Most amazing man I ever met and best boss I ever had in or out of USAF. He truly was a Living Legend even back then. My condolences to his family. God Bless
July 30, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My condolences..
July 30, 2020
So sad to hear this. We are praying hard for the family for God to strengthen and comfort them.
July 29, 2020
My condolences.
JC Lunceford
July 29, 2020
With deepest sympathy for a great American hero! JC Lunceford-US Department of Veterans Affairs.
LeeRoy
July 29, 2020
ur condolences go out to the family of Steven. So sorry for your loss.
CLAY MARSTON
July 28, 2020
COLONEL
STEVEN L. dePYSSLER IS DEAD AT 101
( 19 JULY 1919 - 25 JULY 2020 )
HE SERVED AS AN OFFICER IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FOR OVER 38 YEARS AND WAS THE ONLY AMERICAN SERVICEMAN TO EVER SERVE IN FOUR WARS, WORLD WAR II, THE KOREAN WAR, THE FIRST INDOCHINA WAR, THE BAY OF PIGS AND THE VIETNAM WAR.
HE WAS A RECIPIENT OF THE LEGION OF MERIT WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL, MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, USAF COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH THREE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND NUMEROUS OTHER MILITARY SERVICE MEDALS AND AWARDS OF DISTINCTION.
AFTER HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HE SERVED FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS, RIGHT THROUGH JUNE 2020, AS DIRECTOR OF USAF RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE LOCATED AT BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LOUISIANA.
R E M E M B R A N C E
Celebrating his 100th year of his travels around the sun!
MIchael Kaplan
July 28, 2020
Col. D was such a powerful man, a man of great caring to so many thousands of active duty, veterans and widows--he and I have been friends 20 years, we worked together on many projects and I provided him with "whatever he needed", and boy was it fun! POW/MIA luncheons, WWII Veterans, Purple Heart Luncheons, Ave of Flags, it is fitting that he is remembered in Hoban Hall, the facility in which he hosted so many successful gathering of America's finest. As I rejoice in his life, I also share grief that he is no longer here with me, for 2 decades he has been my friend, my mentor, not sure if I should call him an Uncle or a Grandfather to me! Great respect for this man, true love for this man, may he rest in peace and may we carry on his tradition of caring for anyone that needs help.
Jim Little
July 28, 2020
Thank you for brave service to your country and your fellow citizens.
Paul Cohen
July 28, 2020
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Steve's family. He was an early mentor of mine and his guidance, counsel and leadership-by-example were lessons that served me well throughout my military career and beyond. His boundless energy and passion devoted to projects benefiting veterans, military members and their families as well as his community in general serve as inspiration and proof of what one person who cares can accomplish. I am grateful to have known him and to be counted as one he called "friend." Arlene joins me in keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers.
K Thomas
July 28, 2020
My sincere condolences to Mr. dePyssler's family and friends. May the God of tender mercies be with you all now and may he grant you comfort.
Stephanie Schell
July 28, 2020
Will be remembered for his service during the wars.
Odette Wells
July 28, 2020
My condolences. Your love for each other lives on. Take comfort in all cherished memories. Also feel the warm embrace of your loving creator who offers tender mercies when needed.
Mary
July 27, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loved one. He lived a long life. May your memories sustain you as the God of tender mercies comforts you.
Mary
July 27, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Mr. dePyssler lived a long life. May God comfort you and your memories sustain you.
Eric Burcher
July 27, 2020
May I say a very humble, Thank You.
You sir are the embodiment of the phrase,
"Inspired all who observed him"
Jack Schmitt
July 27, 2020
What a magnificent brave hero!! I salute this great American. It's great to see he was rewarded with a long life.
Stephanie D Schell
July 27, 2020
Amazing man for serving in four wars.
July 27, 2020
Colonel dePyssler, God never made a finer soldier. Thank you for all of your exemplary service to our great nation, even when you reached the age of 100 years. Rest in peace, Sir. May God bless and comfort your family. You were a Great American and the rest of us are humbled.
July 27, 2020
An exceptional representation of patriotism, and longstanding service to our country. We will be forever grateful, Colonel dePyssler.
KB
July 27, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the dePyssler family on your loss.May your memories of great times shared together bring comfort and peace in the dark days ahead
Grace Owens
July 27, 2020
I only saw the Colonel through my dads window at the War Veterans Hm in Bossier City, La on June 1st. He was a roommate of my dad, not sure but I believe around March of 2020. My dad is Lewis Dodson & he has been moved to the 400 Wing at the nursing home. I did not get the pleasure of meeting him in person, but I wish I had. He had a long military career & looks like he did great service to our veteran men & women as well. Prayers for his family & friends.
Harry Simpson
July 27, 2020
Rest Steve, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
SFC Donald Hill ( RET USARMY )
July 27, 2020
A true patriate and a man with a cause.. R.I.P. sir
Otis Barnes
July 27, 2020
What a true American. Rest in peace my brother.
July 27, 2020
May God continue to be with the family and grant you peace.
July 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family. May memories comfort you and prayers strengthen you during this time.
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