ELTEN F. SCHILLER

I didn't know Mr. Schiller, but have really appreciated learning about him during the last couple of years. I first learned of him through my collecting of autographed first day covers. During the last couple of years, I have had the privilege of obtaining a few pieces from his collection of signed baseball postal covers. I treasure those pieces and take great pride in caring for them. I am grateful for the opportunity to share with my children the same baseball history that Mr. Schiller...

My Uncle Elt was a kind, generous, gentle man. I can remember when he took us to Mexico for an afternoon of shopping and he helped me purchase a bracelet (which I still have), he took us to the San Diego Zoo and of course out for "German Pancakes" at his favorite breakfast restaurant. My condolences to Linda, Jeff, and Carol and his sisters - Helene, Darlene, and Irene. May God bless his family and friends at this time of sadness. He will be greatly missed.

Elten hired me right after Ray Kroc saved the Padres from moving to Washington DC in late 1973. I have wonderful memories of working for the Padres in 1974. Elten was always so kind and encouraging. I can picture him in his office on level 2A in the at San Diego Stadium in Mission Valley. Elten will always be one of the nicest people I've ever known. You'll never be forgotten. I loved hearing baseball stories that Elten would share with me. We both loved baseball so much. God...

My Dad Elten was an amazing person. We've had so many letters, calls, and emails from people that Dad influenced over the many years. We've received letters from the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Commissioner of Major League Baseball as well. He was a one of kind individual and I was proud to be his son. I'll miss him terribly.

I was honored to have worked with Elten at the Padres from 1982 to 1988. He made valuable contributions to the Padres franchise and Major League Baseball, was an amazing mentor and truly one of the kindest people I have ever known. Elten lived his life honorably and I feel so fortunate to have known him. My sincerest condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this time of loss.

I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to know and have worked with Elten. He was a wonderful example of how to provide superior service to customers in the most professional manner possible. May God bless and comfort his family and close friends at this time of loss. Hopefully they will be mindful of the many lives Elten so positively touched.