JAMES A. SCHALLER

JAMES SCHALLER Obituary

SCHALLER
JAMES A., MD, Aug. 8, 2015, age 83. Beloved husband of 55 years of Marianne (nee Haas), dear father of James (Joyce), Paul, David, Maureen Donnelly (Vince), Michele Walton (Patrick) and Jean Schaller; also survived by 12 grand-children, a brother Francis, 2 sisters Helen Claire Weigand and Paula Forberger and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing at St. Helena's Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 on Thursday, Aug. 13th from 6 to 8 P.M. and Friday Aug. 14th 8:30 - 9:45 A.M. followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Aug. 11, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES SCHALLER

12 Entries

Jeremy Schaller

August 5, 2020

I still miss him almost five years later. I remember how interested he made me in science and medicine. I was so young, and he was telling me about umami taste receptors, and how they let us taste savory flavors in food. That was so cool to me, to know how we taste food on a basic level. I remember him teaching me about galactose from milk. Even so many years ago he was still ahead of the curve. I learned so much about how to talk to people from him. I learned appreciation for foods. I learned how to be a better person, and find the humor even in the worst of times. He was making bowel movement jokes in his last days and trying to make me feel better. I can only hope for the kind of serenity and equanimity and grace that he had.

Vicki

January 20, 2019

I just came across this site and saw Dr Schaller had passed. He delivered all 3 of my children and was so happy my 3rd was finally a girl! He was a wonderful doctor and treated me with the utmost caring respect. I always looked forward to every appointment at the Smylie Times bldg because he had something informative to tell this then young 24 year old. Rest in peace!

Colleen Brand

August 17, 2015

Dear Marianne and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Dr. Jim's passing. Unfortunately, Tamika and I could not be with you on the day of the funeral. We send you our sympathy and may the memories of Dr. Jim help you find peace.
Colleen Brand and Tamika Hughes

August 17, 2015

So sorry for your lost

Mary Ring

August 16, 2015

I was very young when I first went to Dr. Schaller. He always made me feel very comfortable because of the gentle way treated me. I always enjoyed reading the very informative papers he gave me! Not many Doctors are as caring as Dr. Schaller was. I will remember him in my Rosary and at Mass. May our Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around the Schaller family and comfort them.

Jude O'Shea

August 16, 2015

Dear Marianne and Family,
I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing. Unfortunately, I could not be with you on the day of Jim's funeral. I will be eternally grateful to you and Jim for the birth of our children. We send you our love and deepest sympathy.
Judy, James and Jennifer O'Shea and families

August 14, 2015

I remember meeting Jim Schaller in Paris a long time ago and instantly connected with he and Marianne. He was a fine and good man. I am sorry that I had not seen more of him over the years and I wish that I could have told him how much I enjoyed his books.
Jackie Murphy, Stone Harbor NJ

Michael myhasuk

August 14, 2015

Dr Schaller delivered 3 of my five children Dr Vasalotti took care of the other 2 I remember when my son Joseph the good Doctor was down in the lounge reading said it would be awhile all of a sudden Joseph was coming and they call for the Dr to come up right away and when I looked down he was standing in his banlon socks he forgot his shoes. When question about where his shoes were he said when you got to go you got to go.Truly a fine Doctor who had his Catholic Faith to help him. RIP Doc!!

Paul Schaller

August 14, 2015

Wish I could be there but Dad and I discussed it and he told me what I was doing over here was more important. I know he is proud of me, and all that is good about me I learned from watching him. I will miss the great conversationalist. And know there will most likely not be an empty seat in the church. I ask that all who read this look out for my Mom. She is a tough one, but losing your best friend is the heaviest of crosses. See you on the other side Dad, but hopefully it will be awhile. Your journey is completed, I hope mine is just beginning.

Love,
Paul

Pop Pop with Jeremy, April 2015

Joy Schaller

August 13, 2015

Dad. I had the privilege of calling him that for 21 years. Pop Pop to our sons, his Schaller grandsons whom he loved. We will miss him terribly. He touched the lives of so many countless people with his humor, wit and genuine caring.

Hank and Pat schunke

August 12, 2015

Marianne and family,
our deepest sympathy to all of you.we will miss his humor,kindness,and cooking tips.

Amanda Witmer

August 11, 2015

My favorite memory of (Great) Uncle Jimmy was at my wedding - the couples who had been married the longest were invited to share a piece of advice on how to have a successful marriage. Uncle Jimmy, showing his sense of humor, gave the unexpected advice to "never buy a handgun". I'm blessed to have known him and honored to have been a part of his extended family. My prayers are with Aunt Marianne and the rest of his family, I hope God comforts you with many fond memories of your time together.

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