He was born in Tryon, N.C. on April 27, 1934 to the late Col. W. A. Schilletter and Ellen Hope Schilletter.&bsp; He was a graduate of Clemson University School of Architecture and served in the US Air Force as a pilot for 28 years. He served in Spain with the S.C. Air National Guard in 1961-62. His active duty time of 28 years commissioned service involved one short overseas tour and two long tours w/ 2 OLC. Other awards included the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, A.F. Commendation Medal w/ 1 OLC, A.F. O.S. Unit Award w/ 2 OLC and Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 OLC.

LTC Schilletter was a member of Golden Kiwanis with whom he enjoyed camaraderie.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Kelly Schilletter; his son, Doug Schilletter and his wife, Teri of Atlanta; two grandsons, Drew and Jimmy; his sister, Hope Derby of Goldsboro, N.C.; and a number of nephews and nieces.

Graveside services with military honors will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery and Gardens. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be members of SCANG. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Martin&squo;s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 5220 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, S.C. 29206 or to a charity of one&squo;s choice. &bsp;

Please sign the online guest book at www.dunbarfunerals.com

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