Jackson R Schetler

For Jack, quality meant doing it right, even when no one was looking. He took pride in every task he set out to accomplish. Following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps he spent much of his youth working as a mason. Much of his work can still be seen in his hometown of Riverside including the home he built for his family. The house he built for his grandparents in Beach Haven was so well constructed that, all these years later, not even Hurricane Sandy could damage it. He brought this same dedication to the Army Air Corps during WWII. While flying his P-38 on countless missions over southern Europe, he not only earned the thanks of a grateful nation, but he developed a love for all things aircraft. It was only fitting that he became an air traffic controller at Philadelphia International Airport. He enjoyed a long association with his compatriots in the American Legion and the VFW. Even after he retired he never slowed down. He could often be found using his woodworking skills to make, from scratch, everything from Christmas gifts to a scale model of Noah’s Ark to sharing the building of a beautiful sun room with his son, doing oil painting, reading everything novel that came his way or just enjoying some time in Beach Haven.rnJack was predeceased by his parents Rueben and Mabel Schetler and his son Bob. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Doris (Hartman) of Riverside, his son Bill (Bernadette) of Yardley, PA, his grandchildren: Melanie Ziegler, Caroline Cochrane (Frank), April Schetler, William Schetler, Jr. and Rebecca Harkness (Brian); and his great-grandsons Josh and Ryan. He is also survived by his longtime friend Harry Buzzard, who, along with his family, was at Jack’s side in his last moments. rn Come celebrate Jack’s 89 wonderful years (June 14, 1923-February 9, 2013) Wednesday from 6-8 PM and Thursday from 10-11 AM at the Sweeney Funeral Home, Riverside. The service will follow at 11:30 AM at the First Moravian Church, Riverside. Interment will be at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the First Moravian Church 400 Bridgeboro St., Riverside, NJ 08075.rn –