Herbert Schaaf Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

SCHAAF, Herbert LT/COL Herbert Henry Schaaf, USAF Ret. died March 16, 2008. He was the son of the late Michael Schaaf and Margaret Marie Krutzenberg.He graduated from Barberton High School in 1938. Attended Akron University Case School of Applied Science Enered Army Air Corp Cadet Training in February 1943, and received his wings and commissioned a 2nd LT November 1943. Completed specialized Twin Engine Training and assigned to Laredo AAF and Harlingen AAF as a tow target and Gunnery Plane Pilot, completed B-17 combat crew training at Rattlesnake AAF, Pyote Texas-Assigned to the 8th AF, 384th Bomb GRP. (H) 546th Squadron at Grafton Underwood, England. Crash Landed on his 9th mission in enemy held territory. Evaded the enemy for several days and returned to the 384th, completed 29 combat missions over Europe, Eight in group and squadron lead. Awarded theDistinguished Flying Cross, Six Air Medals, Two Purple Hearts and other Campaign Ribbons and Citations. After being released from active duty Graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics, spent Eight years As a Corporate Pilot, Agricultural Pilot and Manager of a large Ranch and Farm in Kansas. Initiated and managed the first Army Instrument Flight Training School for Spartan School of Aeronautics at Ft. Sill, Okla. Spent 5 years as a test Pilot on Army Aircraft for Page Aircraft at Ft. Sill, Okla. Spent seven years as an Air Force Reserve Technician as Wing Maintenance Officer for the 445th Military Airlift Wing on C-124 Globemaster Cargo Aircraft. Designated Aircraft Commander, Test Pilot Status. Awarded Air Force Command Pilot Wings and Air Force Commendation Medal. Served with the Federal Aviation Administration for 12 years in Georgia and The Pacific Asia Region. As Aviation Inspector, and Accident Prevention Specialist for both Fixed Wing and Helicopters. He was a life time member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, The 8th Air Force Heritage Museum; The Reserve Officers Association, and the Military Officers Association. Also membership in the Quiet Birdmen Association, Silver Wing, Scottish Rite, Ogeechee F & AM Lodge, Georgia Southern Boosters and Alumni Association and Snooky's 1030 Coffee Club.He was preceded in death by his Wife of 29 years, Ms. Patricia P. Darley Schaaf. Surviving are his Daughter Bonnie Lee and Son-In-Law Tommy Hix of Lawton, Okla., Daughter Susan Lee and Son-In-Law Thomas Antwine of Pemlico, SC, Son Mike and Daughter-In-Law Donna Schaaf of Marietta, Ga; His half Brother Walter and Wife Delores Mott of Barberton, Ohio. Also surviving Step Son Ray and Wife Lisa Darley of Savannah, Ga. 7 Grandchildren, 3 Step Visitation will be Friday from 5:30pm until 7:30pm at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday at 10:00am in the Chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with Rev. John Pate officiating. Burial with full Military honors will be in the Eastside Cemetery. Family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to the 8th Air Force Heritage Museum, P O Box 1992 Savannah, Ga. 31402 and Georgia Southern Boosters, P.O. Box 8115 Statesboro, Ga. 30460 Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements