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Donald Schiesswohl
1922 - 2017
Donald Schiesswohl
1922 - 2017
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Donald Schiesswohl Obituary
Donald P. Schiesswohl, age 94, of Knoxville, formerly of Tallahassee, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was a member and former Elder of Fountain City Presbyterian Church, and former deacon of Faith Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee. He was a Professional Engineer and retired from State of Florida Department of Water Resources and former Engineer U.S. Public Health Services. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, OH, and received a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Ohio State University, and M.S. in Engineering from University of Michigan. He was a veteran of U.S. Navy. He was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and Central Baptist Fountain City Food Pantry. In Tallahassee he was also a Boy Scout Troop Leader and was awarded the Silver Beaver. He loved to serve others in his community. Preceded in death by wife, Martha; parents, Ralph and Margarite Schiesswohl. Survived by son, Philip J. Schiesswohl (Christine), Margaret "Peggy" Albright (Steve), Patti Marie Schiesswohl de Lopez (Benito); grandchildren, Peronelle Schiesswohl, Caitlin Magil (Dan), Austin Albright (Misty), Seth Albright (Cindy), Kevin Albright, Manju Albright, Martha Emelina Lopez Schiesswohl; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Robert Schiesswohl (Nancy); sister-in-law, Myra Pattishall. The family will receive friends from 2 - 3 pm Saturday with funeral service to follow at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. Memorial donations may be made to the American Society of Civil Engineers at www.asce.org. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com
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Kim Howland
April 8, 2017
On the yet another occasion of surprising reflection, I've found the sadness for the family yet a poignant reminder of my long-time and continued respect for Mr. Schiesswohl. My life has long been rewarded by men I admired and tried to emulate, like my father and step-grandfather, and including Mr. Schiesswohl. He was a generous, profound role model for me, when I worked for him in the late 60's and for all these years after.
Mary Teal Mitchell
February 15, 2017
Dear Schiesswohl family,
My husband showed me the obituary of your father in the Tallahassee Democrat and we both remembered your family with fondness. My father, Paul Hunt, was a Scout Master at Troup 109 at Faith Presbyterian Church with your dad. They served together many years and he spoke of your dad with the utmost respect on many occasions. Your mom was such a sweet person as I recall.. I was the youngest Hunt sibling so I only knew Patti. I think my husband, Dan Mitchell, MD knew Peggy since he is older. Anyhow, wanted to pass on our condolences from the Hunt family down in Tallahassee.
Roger Ponder
February 4, 2017
I was saddened to see Mr. Schiesswohl's obituary in the Tallahassee Democrat. I remember him primarily as Patti's father, a gentle, soft-spoken gentleman with a twinkle in his eye. Even then, I knew that he was a person whose heart was always eager to honor and serve others. Requiescat in pace.
Ann Brinkley
February 3, 2017
So sad to hear this. Mr. Schiesswohl and I worked together in the late 70's at Florida DER (DAWPC), Tallahassee, Florida. He was a true "southern" gentleman that was always so kind and gracious. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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February 3, 2017
Patti and Benito - I am sorry for the loss in your family. Your father/father-in-law truly had a life of service to others. You should be very proud.
John Tapp
Liliana Iraheta
February 3, 2017
Sorry for your lost.
Dennis Parham
February 3, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Schiesswohl family at this time of loss.
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