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PO Orel Anthony “Pee Wee” Schadel Jr.

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Birth	:	20 Mar 1940 Cliffside Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Death	:	15 Jan 2021 Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1741982, -99.5325012
Inscription	:	Father of Traci, Trudi, Tonya & Steven RM1 US Navt Vietnam
Description	:	Orel Anthony (Tony/ Pee-Wee) Schadel Jr. (RM1), 80, passed away January 15, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health Systems, Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned KS. He was born March 20, 1940 in Cliffside Park NJ, the son of Orel A. Schadel Sr. and Mary B. Pikulski Schadel. He graduated from Burdett High School in 1959 and attended college on a dual track and football scholarship at Bethany College in Lindsborg KS. In August 1960 he joined the United States Navy, serving his country for 20 years. A proud Navy Veteran, he was stationed at various locations around... Read More	Orel Anthony (Tony/ Pee-Wee) Schadel Jr. (RM1), 80, passed away January 15, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health Systems, Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned KS. He was born March 20, 1940 in Cliffside Park NJ, the son of Orel A. Schadel Sr. and Mary B. Pikulski Schadel. He graduated from Burdett High School in 1959 and attended college on a dual track and football scholarship at Bethany College in Lindsborg KS. In August 1960 he joined the United States Navy, serving his country for 20 years. A proud Navy Veteran, he was stationed at various locations around the world including the Philippine Islands, Norfolk VA, New Zealand (Antarctica), Vietnam and San Diego CA. In June of 1961 he married Barbara A. Bauer. They had four children. They divorced in January 1978. On June 4, 1982 he married Linda A. (Stuckey) Johnson in Larned KS. She survives. He was a lifetime resident of Burdett KS, except while serving in the Navy. Upon retirement in 1980 he worked briefly at Cross Manufacturing, Lewis KS. and then as a drug/alcohol counselor at Sunrise House in Larned KS. In 1982 he began driving a semi for others but eventually became owner/operator of TLS Trucking, retiring in 2002. He was involved in the community as a member of the Burdett Seniors and the American Legion Post 280, currently serving as the commander. He was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed attending Pawnee Heights sporting events supporting and cheering the students. In 2005 he became involved with Pawnee Heights golfing as a driver to practice and matches as well as an assistant coach. He became the head golf coach from 2009 to 2016. Affectionately known as G-Pa, he helped coach several students to state competition. He loved spending time with his family and friends, having afternoon coffee at Golden Valley CO-OP, driving trips with his son-in-law, lake trips, game nights, puzzles, golf, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and happily awaiting the arrival of the newest in March and known by family and friends as "The Old Sailor". Survivors include: his wife of 38 years, Linda Schadel, Burdett KS; three daughters, Traci (Daniel) Nuckolls, Burdett KS; Trudi (Rod) Eldridge, Larned KS; Tonya Schadel, Larned KS; one son, Steven Schadel, Denver CO; eight grandchildren, Erica, Eric (Stephanie), Kyle, Raylinn, Isaac, Jessica, Heather, Dallas (Jacob) and one great grandson, Landon, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, Thomas Seltmann. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm Tuesday, January 19th 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be from 9 am to 8 pm Monday, January 18th 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be at the Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett KS with military honors. Memorials may be given to American Legion Post 280, Burdett EMS or Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com (PO=Petty Officer, RM=Radio Man) [Source: Beckwith Mortuary, Larned KS]

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Where is PO Orel Anthony “Pee Wee” Schadel Jr.'s memorial?
PO Orel Anthony “Pee Wee” Schadel Jr.'s memorial is located at: Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, USA.
When did PO Orel Anthony “Pee Wee” Schadel Jr. death?
PO Orel Anthony “Pee Wee” Schadel Jr. death on 15 Jan 2021 in Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the PO Orel Anthony “Pee Wee” Schadel Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.1741982
Longitude: -99.5325012

Family Members:

Parent

Orel Anthony Schadel Sr.

(1913 - 1992)

Mary Bernadette Pikulski Schadel

(1918 - 1966)

Spouse

Barbara Ann Bauer Schadel-Kropp

(1942 - 2021)

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