Carl William Neuscheler |
| Posted 2009-08-25 by Pat Wilson |
Carl William Neuscheler, 86, a retired Industrial Arts teacher and College Administrator, past away on July 26, 2005. He was born in Rochester, New York on September 29, 1918. He moved from Brockport, NY to Glendale, AZ in 1978. He was predeceased by Betty, his wife of 58 years and is survived by twin sons: Carl Jr. (Lisa) of Wilton, CT and Thomas (Karen) of Glendale, AZ; four grandchildren: Scott (Tara) Highland, CA, Todd of Perry, NY, Krystine and Brett of Wilton, CT; and three great-grandchildren: Andee, Amber, and Brendan. Carl graduated from Ben Franklin High School ('36) in Rochester NY, and received his teaching degree from SUNY Oswego ('40) and his Masters in Education from Cornell University ('52). He attained the rank of Captain in Co C, 203rd Combat Engineer Battalion during WWII 1941 - 1945. He participated in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. His unit built the famous Ernie Pyle Bridge over the Fulda River in Germany. He received the Bronze Star with five clusters for his military service. Upon returning to civilian life he became Brockport Central School's Industrial Arts teacher where he built the program for eighteen years. He then became the Plant Planning Coordinator responsible for the building expansion program at SUNY Brockport from 1964 to 1976. While in Brockport he was a member of the Silsby Hose Volunteer Fire Company , a Trustee at Brockport First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge #173. An Eagle Scout, he was scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 85 for four years. He was also President of the Brockport Central School Teachers' Association and President of the Monroe Country Teachers' Association. Upon moving to Arizona he took up his much delayed hobby - bird woodcarving. He was a member of the Cactus Carvers and the Grand Canyon Woodcarvers for over 20 years. He served on the Property Management Committee for Faith Presbyterian Church and designed their Prayer Garden into plots. He served on all committees in the Bellair Homeowners Association for over 20 years. In lieu of flowers contributions in Carl's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006-2622. Published August 3, 2005 in The Arizona Republic. |
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