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Arthur Thomas "Tom" Schelle

1930 - 2003

BORN

1930

DIED

2003

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Burke-Fine Funeral Home

727 Langdon Street

Alton, Illinois

Arthur Schelle Obituary

Arthur Thomas "Tom" Schelle, 72, of Godfrey, Illinois, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, Postmaster of the Alton Post Office for 12 years before his retirement in 1989, died at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis County, Missouri, on the evening of Monday, January 6, 2003. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2003, 4-8 p.m., at Burke-Fine Funeral Home, 727 Langdon Street, Alton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 10, 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4th and Henry Street, Alton, officiated by Father Jim Walther. Burial will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery, Alton. Military rites will be conferred by the Ritual Team of V.F.W. Alton Post No. 1308. Memorial donations are appreciated to St. Mary's Catholic Church Capital Fund or Marquette Catholic High School, c/o Burke-Fine Funeral Home, 727 Langdon Street, Alton, IL 62002. Arrangements entrusted to Burke-Fine Funeral Home, Alton, Illinois.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2003.

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Allen Huber

January 14, 2003

I am going to miss Tom. He has been a good buddy since high school and has always been my contact for Alton news. In high school we were both members of the "Salacious Seven", a term coined by Doc Schaefer. I send my condolences to the Family.

Allen Huber

Gretchen Schmitz

January 12, 2003

We are very sorry for your loss. We have many good memories working with Tom when we published PRINTS magazine. He was always of great help. And I enjoyed seeing him occasionally at St. Mary's over the last several years.

MARY CARROLL (POINDEXTER)

January 10, 2003

TO WIFE PEG,GRANDCHILDREN,SISTERS AND ALL RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF THOMAS SCHELLE.

SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF TOM.

I EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY TO ALL. GOD BLESS ALL.A NICE FAMILY.SCHOOL WITH BARB AND WORKED WITH PEG.

Fran and Bill Wilkinson

January 9, 2003

Peg,



Our condolences to you and Toms close & extended family. His passing is a loss to us all.

Shelley (Little) Eberlin

January 9, 2003

I will remember Uncle Tom for his wit and sense of humor. He always knew how to make people laugh. I will remember his "annual visit", as he used to call it, every year on Christmas Day at mom and dad's house. My prayers are with his whole family. I will miss him and may he rest in peace.

Sarah Farley Woodman

January 9, 2003

Dear Peg, Schelle kids and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Tom and family. What a great guy! I will keep you all in my prayers. I am hoping you will all find comfort in your many memories and the love of your family and friends.

Robert & Mary Lou Hermes

January 8, 2003

Dear Peg:



Sorry to read of Tom's death. Tom and I worked together many years.

You have our sympathy.



Bob and Mary Lou Hermes

Sheryl Schaefer

January 8, 2003

Mrs. Schelle and Family,



I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Schelle passed away. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and watch over all of you.

Love,

Sheryl

Jim Gould

January 8, 2003

Peg:

I'am very sorry for your loss,and I will never forget you and Tom I only wish you the best,and wish I was there for you the way you were there for me during my losses.

Love Jim!

Brian and Nancy Fine & Staff

January 7, 2003

Our prayers are with your family as we extend our services and our family's home to your family during your time of loss. Rest assured, we are here for you now and later. Sincerest regards.

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