Donald P. Schauerte

Schauerte, Donald Paul

Passed away at age 85 on January 15, 2015 in his home in Albuquerque NM. He was born in Bellville, IL on March 8, 1929, the son of the late Martin G. and Marcella Ratheim Schauerte and the brother of the late Constance Schauerte Moore.  He attended St Boniface Catholic School and Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, IL and Bailey Technical School in St. Louis, MO. His first occupation was a Radio/Television Repairman. He married Jo Ann Mc Caine in Highland, IL on December 26, 1951.  Jo Ann preceded Donald’s death by two years. He was a Communication Sergeant (Sergeant Battery C) of the 209th field artillery battalion in the Illinois National Guard in 1947. He served in the Army, Third Infantry Division during the Korean War (1952 - 1953) and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. Donald and Jo Ann had two sons, Martin Donald and Andrew Paul. He was preceded by his son, Martin in 1977.  Donald is survived by his son, Andrew of Albuquerque, NM; nephew’s, Stephen of San Diego, CA, Thomas, and Jeffrey Moore of Edwardsville, IL; and niece Lisa Sparks of Bloomington, IL. Donald always had a passion for the outdoors.  He was an Eagle Scout, assistant Scout Master and at one time, President of the New Mexico Mountain Club.  Mountaineering had always been a part of his life.  After a career at Western Electric, Donald took that passion and started a backpacking store in Albuquerque NM, Sandia Mountain Outfitters.  Although, his work with Project Life and his contribution to defending unborn children cannot be measured and it is how most people will remember him. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7pm, with a Rosary to follow on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Our Lady of Annunciation Parish, 2532 Vermont NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.   To share memories with the family please visit Donald's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com.  

Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010