Richard Paschal
January 18, 1933 — December 6, 2010
Richard Burl (Dick) Paschal died on December 6, 2010, at Brooke Army Medical Center. He was 77 years old. A loving, patient and charitable man, Dick was born on January 18, 1933, to Glen B. Paschal and Hannah C. Nelson, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised in Des Moines and graduated from East High School in 1951, where he then enrolled in Drake University on a football and ROTC scholarship. While at Drake, Dick played varsity football for four years, starting as an offensive tackle for the Bulldogs. In 1955, following graduation from Drake, Dick was commissioned a 2nd Lt in the US Air Force and wed Norma Jean Decker, to whom he was married for 46 years until her death in 2001. After 25 years in the military, he retired as a LtCol in the San Antonio area and began his second career as an educator. He was hired by the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD as a teacher and football coach at, what was then, Dobie Junior High. Two years later, he became a guidance counselor at Samuel Clemens High School, where remained until his retirement in 1994. He valued education and through his actions demonstrated its importance to his children and grandchildren. He was the first member of his family to graduate from college, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1955 and a Master of Arts in Counseling in 1972. Upon Dicks retirement from education, he remained actively involved in the SCUCISD through the Clemens Band program and as a booster of Norma J Paschal Elementary. He also supported the Diploma Plus program of the San Antonio Downtown Rotary Club. Dicks passion was football. For over 40 years, he attended many Clemens and nearly all Texas Longhorn home football games. In the off-season, Dick enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Hannah Paschal, and by his wife, Norma Paschal. He is survived by his very good friend Roberta (Bunny) Tiner, and by his loving and devoted family, which includes his children, Patricia Garcia, William Paschal and wife Lisa Birdwell, grandchildren Gina Garcia, Steven Garcia, Scott Birdwell, Daniel Paschal and wife Lindsey, Matthew Birdwell, Michael Paschal, and great grandson, Carter Garcia. Visitation will be Friday, December 10, 2010, from 4:00-8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Schertz Funeral Home on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM, followed by a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: SCUCISD Education Foundation.
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