John Edwin Schachte III

Hey Pappy it's fuller again. I miss you and would love to see you right now and tell you some stories about 6th grade and what I have been up to. I want you to know that I have got some shoes that you would say look sporty. I miss you and will see you up in heaven.I love you. -Fuller Ruddy

I love you pappy I miss you and I know that dotty does to you were the best role model in my eye I love you so much. I hope you know that I miss you and that everything I do is for you. from your loving grandson john fuller ruddy.

One day at Dumas, I said to Topper, "This is what I wear." He said, "No, this is what you need." And of course he was right. We "graduates" of The Three Nags will always have a special place in our hearts for Topper.

When I read the line, "he made everyone around him feel welcome and accepted" I felt there is no better way to describe him. Every time I saw him he made it feel like he had personally invited me. Such a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I enjoyed working with Topper at Dumas, and thereafter. Eternal peace to him, his family and friends.

Topper was such a wonderful man with the best stories and so much love to share. He will always have a special place in my heart. -Mindy Perrault

Topper was one of the last of the dying breed of true gentlemen. He set a standard worth emulating with how he lived his life. My deep sympathies go out to Maggie and their lovely girls.