Charles Vernon Schoof

Deepest sympathy for a very special cousin.

Charlie was one of those rare lights that come into your life. Although I only knew him for months, not years, they were months to treasure. His courage, his humor, and strength were gifts to everyone who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

We just found out about Charlie’s passing! We are very sad to hear it. We send much love to Norma and the rest of the family. We will hold you all in the light.

I was stationed with Charlie in the 527th PSC in Viet Nam and Ft. Lewis Washington. We became close friends and I do mean friends. My fiance and I both lived in NW Ohio. Susie told one of her co-workers (Susan) about Charlie and they started to write each other. Well they did marry and raised Stephen. Charlie always talked about Susan and her letters. Susie and I are so proud to have known Charlie ever since the 60’s in Viet Nam. I will truly relish my knowledge of his pride of being from the South which I very much respected. I hope that Stephen and his family the very best in all his future endeavors and their daughter also.

Charlie was a great neighbor. He was such a upbeat person and fun to be with. He was so proud of Steve, Leslie and his Grand-daughter. I never visited in which the conversation shortly didn’t turn to them. We will miss him.

Charlie was a wonderful, caring friend to my entire family. He was a great neighbor to my parents. I have so many happy memories of him. Although we lived in different states, we spoke often. I miss his phone calls and emails. He always had news and stories to share, and he always asked about how my family was doing. He lived life to the fullest, and he loved his family dearly. My condolences to Norma, Steve, Leslie and Alyssa.

I grew up with Steve and can’t count the number of times that Charlie and Sue invited me into their home, treating me with such love and care. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I really got to know Charlie. I’d look him up when I was in town visiting my family and we’d go out for a meal or just sit around and catch up. Time flew by with Charlie telling stories and asking good questions about my life. Later, I was lucky to spend time with both Charlie and Norma, visiting him almost every time I was in town. I have regretted not seeing him often in the last couple of years but I will forever value the times I got to be with him, learn from him, laugh with him, and and experience his kindness.

We have many wonderful memories of Charlie, and are so grateful that he was our friend. Our love and concern to Norma, Steve and family.