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Chad Schappa

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Chad Michael Schappa, age 34, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Chad was born January 31, 1979 in Cadillac, MI. At the age of 17, he became the youngest ever to win Cadillac's Labor Day 10k race with a time of 33:38, a record that still stands today. He graduated in...

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My Love,
I miss you so very much. The holidays are approaching, and that's going to be very tough on the kids, and most of all me. Please, send us your love in anyway you can. I've received some signs, I love them. They make me cry, they make me ache, but then it goes away, and I know it was a good thing, because I know you were there. I love you!! FOREVER!!!!

I just met tou Mrs. Schappa at a garage sale.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Blessings-
Randall S Bryant

Hey Hun-Scott,Jen,Noah,Jobe,Kylee,Ethan,& myself honored your running wins and ran the River Bank 5k-and Kristian ran the 25k knowing you we're going to. It brought back some great memories, even the madness & throwing away of the shoes following a race. You were a fantastic runner with huge calf muscles Ü You were most fantastic as being my husband & our children's father. I deeply miss you & love you very much- XOS!

I am shocked and deeply saddened of Chad's early passing. I didn't know Chad long but long enough to know he was an exceptional person and I am greatful that our paths crossed. In his much too brief time, he helped raise two beautiful children and had a marriage like no other. He lived a life that we should all want to be like. You will be missed my friend. All my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

So sorry to hear of Chad's passing. Hopes and prayers are with his family.

Chad-you know today ISN'T a Happy Easter at our house, it's just another day of sadness that your not here with us celebrating our family tradtions. We still can't understand why it was your time. We are so heartbroken that your gone. We miss you so much, there isn't any words to describe my loss, I lost the one person that filled all my needs & was always there for me. I'm empty & hurt. But together FOREVER & ALWAYS has been our thing the past 16 solid years of living together & that's just...

Pappa,
You are such a terrific dad. I hope to continue growing up to be just like you, just a foot taller. You always made me laugh and I'm happy to have your humor. I want to make you proud. I will work hard in school & I will continue our football dreams. I know your always with me, I tell mom that I have to be strong, because I know your telling me to. I'm the man of the house now, and you taught me such good things and how to treat girls with respect. I will take good care of mom...

Dad,
I love & miss you so very much. I will continue on our plans for my future & continue to make you proud. I will continue to work on my running, I don't know if I'll ever be as great as you, but I will try to carry on the Schappa Running. Thanks for all you have ever done for me, our special talks, guiding me from a baby to a teenager, running my first 5k with me, I'm so sad you wont be teaching me how to drive my green bug, but mom knows the plans we made together & we both know she...