Herbert Michael Schell

Herbert Michael Schell
01/15/1945 - 03/23/2023
Herbert Michael "Mike" Schell passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, from cancer, surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his cherished wife, Barbara, brother-in-law Ron Breiter and wife Debi of Indio, CA, siblings Tom Schell, Barbara Allen, Martha Mohn, niece Rebecca, nephews Eric, Tim, Chris and Andrew.

Born January 15, 1945, in Oakland CA, Mike was preceded in death by parents Betty and Herbert Schell of Lancaster, PA. Mike grew up in Auburn NY and Lancaster PA, and after a Bachelor's degree at Marietta College, served in the Air Force, earning the rank of Captain. Mike then joined Atlantic Richfield Co (now BP) and held finance roles in Philadelphia, Houston, San Diego and L.A.

Besides work and family Mike's passion was golf. He began at age 8, and by age 16 was a popular caddy, a job he loved. Mike never stopped competing and worked hard to improve. After retirement he was thrilled to join Royal Oaks Golf Club in Houston. A gifted storyteller (and arguably the best-dressed golfer), Mike spent countless hours playing the course with his many caring friends. He was an avid lesson-taker from golf pros and fitness instructors. His other passion was live theatre and music, especially Broadway show tunes.

Your donation to any Houston arts organization, Target Hunger, or Royal Oaks Scholarship Fund would be a loving remembrance of Mike's kind, honorable soul. He was much loved and will be missed. Plans for a Celebration of Life will be announced later.