Thomas E. Schoolcraft Sr.

Tom was born on September 27, 1921, in Shelbyville, Indiana. During World War II he flew 27 missions over Japan as a B-29 flight engineer in the 504th Bomb Group. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters.

Tom was active in Republican politics and helped the party get established in both Bexar and Guadalupe counties. He served as Guadalupe County Republican Party Chairman.

Tom lived in Guadalupe County in the community of New Berlin. He named his ranch “The Pecanderosa” after the pecan orchard he was so proud of. He loved living in the country with his pecan trees, cattle, and various pets.

Tom is survived by his wife of 22 years, Lillie Schoolcraft, his son Alan and daughter-in-law Joette, his daughter Terry and son-in-law Ed, his daughter-in-law Joanna, and his grandchildren, Aaron, Renee, Jordan, and Shelby Schoolcraft. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara and his oldest son, Thomas E. Schoolcraft, Jr., who died in March 2016.

Arrangements under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX.