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Memories and Condolences
for Al Schallenmuller
November 24, 2010
Betty, You have my sympathy. Al was a wonderful person and boss at Martin Marietta. I was so honored when he asked me to type up the story of the two of you 25 years of marriage. May he rest in peace.
Norma Emerson, Elizabeth, CO
Doug Stoner
November 24, 2010
Dear Betty and family, we so appreciated Al and his encouragement for us in missions. His cheerful spirit so encouraged us and reflected his joy in the Lord. I remember how he helped me get interviews after my time at CU for a job at Martin Marietta. May our Lord give you much comfort and grace in this time of mourning but also strength knowing you will see Al again with the Lord. What a Savior! Doug for the Stoner Family
Pat McCormick
November 23, 2010
Dear Schallenmuller family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of Al. We worked together on a number of NASA evaluations. Al was an intelligent and fine gentleman and will be sorely missed.
David and Mary Sue Ong
November 23, 2010
Sorry we were not able to be physically at the memorial service. May God comfort surviving family members and friends. David appreciated our professional relationship on the Viking project at Martin Lockheed. Mary Sue and I enjoyed our musical concert interests as well as sharing milestones of ousr children's' lives.We look forward to seeing Al in heaven.
Robin Upton
November 22, 2010
Betty & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Al was great guy and will be missed by all.
Robin Upton
Mike Brose
November 22, 2010
I first met Al at MIT when I joined Phi Mu Delta Fraternity. While I was on the crew having fun, my grades were sinking like a ship and I was close to flunking out.But thanks to Al's constant and patient tutoring,I was able to pull through. I always remember his great laugh and sense of humor.They don't make 'em like him very often - He will be missed.
Jim Mulford
November 22, 2010
Al and your entire family have been close Christian friends to our family. Homes of Honor, Men's Thunder Chorus, PromiseKeepers, Saturday Morning Bible Study, Gideons, and worship services are a few of the treasures I have received from Al and the Schallenmullers. I look forward to seeing Al in heaven. When our Saturday morning Bible study talked about Al this past Saturday, we remembered his love for the children - he always asked that we "pray for the kids." Al, Betty, and family, we're praying for you and the kids. We grieve with you at the loss of Al on earth, but rejoice that he is in his heavenly home. Love you, Jim and Debbie
November 21, 2010
Fred & Jeani Lecker
Norma Rodney
November 21, 2010
Dearest Betty and the Schallenmuller Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Al's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Al was truly a beacon of God's hope and light and he lived each day as Jesus wants us to live. What a role model and disciple. Al now wants for nothing and is in paradise. May knowing this give all of you the peace that passes all understanding. Love and hugs to all of you.
Candy Hare
November 21, 2010
Buddy & all of the Schallenmuller's,
My condolences are with you on the passing of your father into the arms of our Lord.
John & Jen Pettinger
November 21, 2010
We are truly blessed to have Al & Betty in our lives.
The two of you are/were a shining example of God's gift of marriage.
Jen and I were truly blessed to have you as a senior couple in the Marriage Encounter community.
Although "Tiger and Sweetie Pie" are separated on this earth, the memories linger.
We love Al and we love you, Betty.
Love,
Tom & Sue Blahak
November 21, 2010
Betty & Family,
All our prayers go out to you and the children. Al was truly "one of a kind", always made everyone feel so welcome. He will be missed.
Tom & Sue Blahak & Jean Heibel
Ben Clark
November 21, 2010
Betty and Family,
I will always remember Al with extreme respect and appreciation for the way he treated his colleagues and all who knew him. He was steadfast in his faith, while working in a highly competitive environment, pushing the limits of technological progress.
Al was my boss for over half a decade and as we walked the halls of NASA, person after person would come forth to greet him and reminisce on some project they had worked on together. The admiration was always in their eyes.
He played a pivotal role in operations for the Viking mission to Mars, had worked with the astronauts for their Gemini missions, and held leadership positions in many other aerospace projects. As a chemical engineer, he was a true "rocket scientist."
Yet, Al was always modest, generous, and extremely considerate to all those who reported to him. It was such a pleasure to be associated with him and he will always remain one of my inspirations for how things ought to be.
Sue Cunning
November 21, 2010
Betty, may the joy of your good years together keep you warm in your future ones. He was a very good man. I remember Ron and I going to "rock" programs with the two of you, and occasionally seeing him at Swedish as he did God's work.
Fred Wright
November 21, 2010
I worked with Al for many years. We carpooled for a time. I enjoyed our chats about his work with the Gideons and the trips he made placing bibles. He was a neat person to know. We will all miss him.
Fraternity brothers Don Dupes and Al showering O'Leary, our Phi Mu Delta mascot, February 1955.
Robert L. Baber
November 21, 2010
Al, Grace, Al Russell and Joel Shulman in the dining room at Phi Mu Delta, Nov. 1955.
Robert L. Baber
November 21, 2010
Robert L. Baber
November 21, 2010
Al was my first personal contact with MIT. He visited me in Phoenix during the summer before my freshman year, told me about MIT, invited me to stay at the Phi Mu Delta fraternity during Rush Week and picked me up at the Boston airport on my arrival. It was a very nice gesture and introduction to MIT. He was always a kind and thoughtful person.
In the summer of 1955, after my freshman year, Al and I flew to Tucson and Phoenix while another fraternity brother, Al Russell, hitchhiked from Massachusetts to Tucson. Then Al S. drove Al R. to my home in Phoenix, where we had dinner, and then the three of us drove overnight (that was before air conditioning in cars) to California, taking Al Russell there. My parents made a jug with a couple of gallons of lemonade so that we would not be thirsty on the long trip over the hot desert, but we drank it all up before even leaving the city limits of Phoenix. Al S. and I visited his sister Martha's family in California, and a few days later Al and I drove back to Arizona.
Although Al and I never got together after I finished MIT, I have always remembered him warmly.
Robert L. Baber, Phi Mu Delta, MIT class of 1958.
Bud & Cindy Amack
November 20, 2010
Dear Betty and all the family,
The photo collection is such a great tribute to Al and the whole family, too. Al's bright smile and gentle presence shines through.
It is clear that Al was not only a great success in his professional endeavors, but more importantly he built a strong and loving family around him. We remember "Tiger and Sweetie Pie", and will miss Al deeply.
May God provide His peace that passes understanding to you all, as you morn Al's passing on to eternal life with our Lord.
November 20, 2010
I will always remember the big smile Al had at work. Eric had that same smile. It was a privilidge to know and work with him and Eric when I was at Martin from 1980 to 1998. You will be in our prayers. God Bless you all. Charles Douglas (Centennial, CO)
November 20, 2010
Marriage Encounter,men's Bible study,Homes of Honor,worship,Gideons, Thunder chorus, are just a few ways we would run into Al. He will be so missed. His faith was always visible in word and deed.The memories of our good times with this gentle and Godly man remain until we meet again.
Herm and Kathy
Herb Luhman
November 20, 2010
Al Schallenmuller was one of the most talented leaders in the aerospace industry. He held a key role in the Viking missions to Mars in the mid-1970's and important management roles in ongoing programs for Martin Marietta. He won the coveted Snoppy award from NASA for his substantial contributions.
I worked with Al from 1985 to 1991. His constant smile and steady compass made him a delight to be around. He held his family and religion as his highest priority even while being a hard worker. Al Schallenmuller, one of the very good guys.
Betty and family, am very sorry.
November 19, 2010
Betty,
I want to share with you and the rest of your family how much I liked and respected Al. I first met Al in 1968 when I interviewed for a job at Martin Marietta. I ended up working for Martin Marietta/Lockheed Martin for over 36 years. Al and I worked together on the Viking project for several years, both here and at JPL. Also Al and I were also fellow Gideons in the same camp.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your whole family,
Sid Cook
Jim Aurand
November 19, 2010
Betty and Al did a marriage encounter that Irmy and I attended. Good leadership and friendship and brothers and sisters in Christ. Our hope is in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Irmy and Jim Aurand
Richard Grice
November 19, 2010
Al once told me that each evening he would kneel at Betty's bedside and pray with her or would read Scripture to her. Such an act revealed to us how committed, how dedicated this man of God was to his first and foremost responsibility - to lead, to nurture, and to nourish his loved ones in communion with Jesus.
November 19, 2010
Loved the photos in the gallery. We'll all remenber Al and his wonderful smile and the photos really exemplify his smile. You are all in our prayers. We know your faith (and his) will bring you comfort. Lillian & Roy Bittlingmaier
November 19, 2010
As a fraternity brother of mine at Phi Mu Delta at MIT, Al was a leader that we looked up to. He was always full of fun, good humored and showed us that you could be an amazingly good student and still be a delightful personality. Best wishes and condolences to the family.
Sarsfield (Sars) McNulty, BSME, MIT class of 1958
Bill & Jo Ann Thomas
November 19, 2010
We praise God for Al's life and we praise HIM also for calling him Home and away from earthly frailties. May His Spirit and peace be with all that are left behind.
Al Russell
November 19, 2010
A memory from the distant past:
Schallenmuller (I never called him Al) and I were fraternity brothers (and room-mates for two years) at MIT. We also drove across the country several times, I stayed with him at his home in Tuscon and he spent time with me at my home in the San Francisco Bay area in between semesters. He provided moral support when I ordered my first "legal" drink - a sloe gin fizz at Storyville in Boston. He and I also shared a drink with Harry Belafonte (a drink of water) at the Mark Hopkins in San Francisco.
He was a leader (house president) and a role model for me - I don't think I would have graduated without his help with my coursework and his overall encouragement and support. Plus, he was a good friend and we had some great times together during our years at MIT.
I only saw Schallenmuller once after college as we went or separate ways but I thought of him often and all he meant to me. He made a real difference in my life. And now that he is gone it grieves my heart full sore.
Al Russell
MIT Class of 1958
November 19, 2010
Praying for you all ... may the God of all comfort be so present!
Gwen (Taya and Jori)
November 18, 2010
Betty, Eric, Cynthia, Lisa & Dan - Wonderful Family! LOVED the pictures of you all. Al made such an impact - oh gosh - 10 - 15 years ago! on Bill and our Miller family. What a strong husband, father, grandfather, teacher, witness, bold praying Christian man he was! Isn't it fun to think he's having lunch with Billy Graham and Jimmy Stewart? Love you all - Bill and Daylyn and kiddos
Mary Beth Kistler (Fingerlin)
November 18, 2010
Dear friends, what a wonderful light your husband/dad was! I can just see him singing with the Men's Thunder Chorus, belting out 'Lord I Lift Your Name on High", "Blessed Be Your Name" and getting teary eyed singing "Amazing Grace" and "Sanctuary".....always with a bowtie, of course. He seemed to do everything with gusto- no lukewarm for him! He loved his family and friends fiercely and loved his Savior even more. May God's comfort and peace be with you knowing that he is home now. With love to you all!
Jay Phillips
November 18, 2010
I will miss Uncle Al. The world is a better place for having him in it. May God grant all the family with peace at this time.
Paul J. Leadem
November 18, 2010
Al was a rare individual: A brilliant scientist, who never took himself too seriously; a loving husband and father; a true gentleman and friend.
Paul Leadem
November 18, 2010
Betty and Family,
We love you and thank God for the great faith He gave to you and Al!
Rich & Carol Carnahan
November 18, 2010
Dear family of the Shallenmullers,
I am sorry for the loss of Al. You all are in my prayers.
The Esola Family,
Lisa,Pat,Ariana,and Alle
November 18, 2010
Betty and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mr. Schallenmuller was such a special man. He shared his knowledge of the bible with so many children through Sunday School. I will forever miss his great smile. God Bless You All.
November 18, 2010
Betty - I loved seeing Al in the last week before he went home. He and I sang at Carebridge - it was a privilege. God bless you dear friend.
Barbara Yonkers
November 18, 2010
The girls still remember Grandpa Al coming to MOPS and reading stories to them. It meant a lot to them because they didn't have a Grandpa near. They still remember him as Grandpa Al. Thanks for being a presence in their lives. Love to you all, Barb, Erin and Erika Yonkers
Sandy&Roger Garberding
November 18, 2010
Betty & family
You are in our prayers and may God give you the peace & comfort only He can give.
I will always remember Al's smile he always was smiling.
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