Delbert Schwab born July 18, 1922, lived a happy childhood with loving parents, William and Della (Poling) Schwab. He left this earth to join the Great Architect of the Universe and his loving family on January 31, 2014. He served his country during WWII as a member of 457th B.G. Eighth Air Force. After the war, he traveled much of the world including the U.S., Europe, the Orient and Africa. He retired from Alameda Naval Air Station, returning to the Toledo area in 1986. He was a member of the Sylvania Pyramid Lodge, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Zenobia Shriners and the Christ Dunberger Post 537.
Del was blessed with love. His High School Sweetheart, Helen Rose Molnar was his wife and love for over 63 years. After her passing, his dear friend Valerie became his love and she survives. He is also survived by his brother, William Schwab, Jr. and many nieces and nephews. Del was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Schwab; parents; sister, Edna Carr and brother, Ronald Schwab.
Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon, where a Masonic Services will begin at 6:00 p.m. He will be flying his last mission on earth in the B-17 “Sentimental Journey” Flying the insignia of the 457th, now of the Commemorative AF stationed in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial contributions can be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children c/o the Zenobia Shrine, 8048 Broadstone Boulevard, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.