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WALTER STISCHER Obituary
Walt was born September 27, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas to Walter Stischer and Mary Ada (Sling) Stischer. He passed away on February 20, 2022 of natural causes.
Walt graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and was an avid Longhorn football fan. He served in the United States Air Force for 26 years as a pilot, reaching the rank of Full Colonel. In Vietnam he was shot down and taken as a Prisoner of War. After spending 1,811 days in captivity, he was released in 1973 and went on to retire in from the Air Force 1981 as a distinguished and highly decorated Air Force Colonel. He earned a total of 24 service medals, including Silver and Bronze stars, and 2 Purple Hearts.
Walt is predeceased by his son, David Stischer, and survived by daughters Kathleen Burnette and Tricia (Gordon) Bergh, daughter-in-law Rhonda (Zethmayr) Stischer, and as well as many other loved family members.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home on Frontier Trail. Graveside services will be held for family where Walt is to be interred, next to his parents back home in San Antonio, TX.
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Joan Knox Wilton
September 26, 2023
I´ve only heard tonight about my Dear friend´s passing! 19 months later I learn that Walt has left this earth. My heart hurts and I´m so very saddened. Rest in Peace Dearest Walt, a true American Hero.
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