John A. Schell Jr.
John "The Kid" was a true friend and known to be an honest and easygoing Texan. Due to his laidback persona, John did not seek to attain the higher echelons of cadet rank; instead, he was content to remain a Snuffy on his way to becoming an officer in the U.S. Army and to further serve his country.
- Howitzer '78
John Adam Schell Obituary
John Adam Schell, Jr. of Las Cruces, New Mexico entered eternal rest on Thursday, 17 November, 2011. His memorial mass took place on 25 November, 2011 at St. Genevieves Church.
A 1978 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, John received a Bachelor of Science degree, with a concentration in Engineering. He served his country on active duty in the Regular Army, Airborne, in Air Defense Artillery. John then continued to serve his nation supporting the military effort by working as an engineer on the Patriot Missile project at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. His work was an important part of his life in a place where his co-workers were also his friends. John epitomized the West Point motto: Duty, Honor, Country. John's passions in life included his family, friends and neighbors, golfing, riding his motorcycle, endurance running events and reading.
He is preceded in death by his father, SMSgt (RET) John A. Schell. His surviving relatives include: his mother, Maria T. Schell, San Antonio, Texas; his wife, Roberta A. Schell, Las Cruces, New Mexico; son Jason W. Schell, New York City, New York; son Matthew A. Schell, Springfield, Missouri; sister, Frances R. Soper, Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Kathleen C. Spadachene, Dallas, Texas; sister, Corinne J. Morales, San Antonio, Texas; sister, Lt Col (RET) Rita M. Schell, Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandsons include Bryan, Nicholas and Michael Schell, Springfield, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project. To sign the guest book log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com