Harry L. Schell, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010. He is
survived by his wife of 68 years Clara; sons Chris and wife Patty of
Albuquerque; Ronald and wife Kathy of Fairfax, VA; H. Kent and wife
Karen of Overland Park, KS; daughter Debra and husband Robert of Crystal
Lake, IL; ten grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous other
relatives and friends.
Harry served in the US Army's 82nd Airborne in
the European Theater during World War II. He was a former federal government
employee and retired as head of Education and Training for the Mine
Safety and Health Administration.
Harry was a father of four children
when he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Mining and Business. Services
will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 10:00 A. M. at Faith Lutheran
Church, 10000 Spain Road NE, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made in Harry's name to Faith Lutheran
Church.
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Harry in the Army at Fort Snelling, MN on 19 June
1944. On 8 March 1945, Pvt Schell was
transferred from the 11th Reinforcement Depot to Company D, 508th
PIR.
Pvt Schell was appointed to the grade of Pfc on 1
April 1945.
He was discharged on 7 January 1946. |
