David J. Schusteff

My condolences to the family. He was my dean at Niles East and I spent more time in his office than I'd like to admit. He never gave up on me and I am so grateful. He touched the lives of so many students and made a positive difference in so many lives.

Mr. Schusteff was my biology teacher in 1977 at Niles West. I learned a lot from him both in and out of the classroom. I considered him a friend and am deeply saddened to hear of his passing away. My condolences to his entire family.

Dean David Schusteff holds a special place in my heart. My senior year, - the year we transferred to Niles North from Niles East, Dean Schusteff appointed himself my personal “home room”/teacher. Early on, at the beginning of the year, he realized that as Dean of Students, his office would become my inevitable destination for that period. So, he spared us all the drama by making it official.

We spent the daily fifteen touching base and “chit-chatting”. Dean Schusteff was able...

Dean David Schusteff holds a special place in my heart. My senior year, - the year we transferred to Niles North from Niles East, Dean Schusteff appointed himself my personal "home room"/teacher. Early on, at the beginning of the year, he realized that as Dean of Students, his office would become my inevitable destination for that period. So, he spared us all the drama by making it official. We spent the daily fifteen touching base and "chit-chatting". Dean Schusteff was able to use...

A great teacher and man. I remember how determined he was to get us to love learning. His passion inspired me to become a teacher myself. I'll always have wonderful memories of him in class, such a special person. I'm really going to miss him.

I send my heartfelt condolences to his family. I am praying that the God of all creation provides them with peace of mind during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

1973 graduate of East. Dave was my teacher and actually had me motivated to be in his class. I remember his quick wit and sense of humor. RIP

As I only know, Sandy, his wife, but by reading the obituary, I see what a proud Jew, and how he raised his family. His loss is all of the community of Israel.

Dean Schusteff made my high school experience. A great man with a real love for students. May his memory be for a blessing.
Lisa Samelson, class of 1980 NEHS