Walter L. SCHIPULL

SCHIPULL, GEARHART, CALHOUN

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Date: 9/21/2006 at 00:03:12

SCHIPULL, Walter L., was born June 7, 1903 on a farm in Wright County, IA to Charles and Sadie Schipull. There he grew up with four brothers and three sisters, graduating from Renwick High School in 1920. Walter attended Iowa State University where he received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Forestry in 1927. Upon graduating Walter was employed by the U.S. Forest Service as a Forest Ranger, and the supervisor and Regional Inspector. His work took him to National Forests throughout the United States. Walter interrupted his career in 1942 to join the armed services during World War II. That same year he married Mary Elizabeth Gearhart of Hopkinton, IA. He served four years as a major, in the Air Corps in Douglas, AZ, and in the Corps of Engine ers with tours of duty to the Philippines and the Southwest Pacific. After the war Walter returned to the Forest Service and was transferred to the Washington, D.C. office as Assistant director of Watershed Management. From this base his field work cover ed erosion control, land rehabilitation and national resource management on national forests and grass lands under jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Walter retired in 1965 after 34 years of service. In 1971 he and his wife left the Washington area and moved to Tucson, AZ. He was an active member of Catalina United Methodist Church and remained involved in service and outreach for the church and the greater Tucson community. He died Sunday, October 22, 1995 at his home in Tucson. Wa lter is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth; daughter Susan Calhoun and grandson Bert Calhoun; nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, October 27, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. Catalina United Methodist Church w ith Reverend Ravin Gaston officiating. Remembrances to Catalina United Methodist Church or charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway).

The Arizona Daily Star
October 25, 1995