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Stephen was a 1972 graduate of Virginia Tech, with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. He had an aerospace career of 37 years, which began at General Electric and continued at Martin Marietta. He retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2009. Stephen was passionate about airplanes from the age of three. He had his first flying lessons with the Blue Ridge Soaring Society in Newcastle, VA , soloing in a sailplane at 14. He flew both sailplanes and single-engine aircraft. He was a member of the Philadelphia Glider Council for over 40 years, and was a former president and chief tow pilot. His flying friends were his forever friends and Stephen's family is grateful for their love and support. Stephen's family is thankful, too, for the marvelous care he received from his Bayada team and Holy Redeemer Hospice.
A viewing will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church, 428 S. Main St., North Wales, PA, 19454 on Wednesday, May 28, from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., followed by his Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. John Neumann Cemetery, 2797 County Line Rd., Chalfont, PA. In lieu of flowers, Stephen's family has requested donations to the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Rd., Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002 (alsphiladelphia.org) or to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 (FCCC.edu).
William R. May Funeral Home, Glenside~North Wales. www.mayfuneralhome.com
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June 11, 2014
So sorry you lost him. (I'm another old neighbor from Cravens Creek Road.)
Marcia Slowly
June 3, 2014
It was a great learning experience to be a caregiver for Stephen throughout.his struggle with ALS he remain a man with a warm spirit and a kind heart. I miss u Stephen.
Marcia
Ruth Ann Palmer
May 30, 2014
Jeannie, just heard about Steve today. I enjoyed working with him and will always remember the cute little outfit that the two of your gave me when Stephanie was born 21 years ago. He was a wonderful person and a great co-worker. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Steve.
Ed Matylewicz
May 28, 2014
Jeanie, I so very sorry just heard about Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, David and Vincent and certiainly if there is anything we can do now or down the road please let us know.. It's been much too long
Barbara Matthews
May 28, 2014
Regina:
So very sorry for your loss, you and
your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Overton
May 28, 2014
Regina,
I'm so sorry about Stephen. He fought a long, hard battle, but thanks to you, he left the way he wanted to - peacefully, at home. If you need to talk, or cry, or just need a hug, give me a call. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 27, 2014
Dear Regina,
I had the honor of working with Steve while I was with the government; he was one of the good guys. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing.
Gus Neitzel
Diane Wick
May 27, 2014
Dear Regina: My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss of your husband in his battle with ALS. May you find yourself filled with many cherished memories and with much peace and comfort during this difficult time.
May 27, 2014
Dear Regina,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family at
the passing of your husband.
ALS is a nasty disease and our husbands did
indeed fight a valient battle against it
Sincerely,
Jeanne Cadwallader
May 27, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. I met your husband a long time ago at a Teva picnic. Thoughts and prayers..Regina..
Priscilla Crawford
Judy Nastasi
May 27, 2014
Dear Regina
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Stephen. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
May 27, 2014
Steve was a great man to know and a great co-worker. My condolences to his family.
Mike Kendall
May 27, 2014
We both had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years at GE/MM/LMC. He was one of the smartest and nicest people we knew. What a tragic loss this is. May God bless and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Grace & Don Pierce
Jeanette Landgreen
May 27, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Regina!
curt zielinski
May 27, 2014
My condolensces on your loss. Steve was a real inspiration to thos of us who worked with him.
God Bless!
Jim Ferraro
May 27, 2014
I worked with Steve at Chestnut street from the time he arrived until he left for an assignment in Valley Forge. I am sorry to hear about his premature departure
The Staff of May Funeral Home
May 27, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
May 26, 2014
May the family of Stephen Schwille take comfort in the hope Luke 20:38 gives assuring us that our loved ones are in our Creator's memory. Deepest sympathy, SGC, Baltimore, Md.
Chris Sobolewski
May 26, 2014
A great pilot, engineer, mentor, partner, and friend. He will be sorely missed.
Karl & Loraine Franz
May 26, 2014
Dear Jeanne,
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love that surrounds you.Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Stephen.
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