John-Schell-Obituary

John A. Schell

San Antonio, Texas

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SMSgt. John A. Schell, USAF (Ret.), a resident of San Antonio, Texas since 1976 passed away on May 20, 2008. He retired in 1977 after 27 years of honorable service. John was a faithful and active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He also retired from the Express-News (his second career)...

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Mr. Schell was a very kind and thoughtful man. He was my Grandmother's (Pauline Whelpley) neighbor for a long time. I remember him fondly. Rest in Peace.

I enjoyed working with John for many years on the EN copydesk. He was a lovely, sweet man who could always be counted on to bring a box of fried chicken to our saturday night potluck dinners on the desk. I will always remember how he would answer the phone on the copy desk with his deep, deep voice. He is one of those truly memorable characters I enjoyed working with in the newspaper business.