Curtis Lee Schacher

May 6, 1949 - December 9, 2020
Curtis Lee Schacher

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Curtis Lee Schacher, 71, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on December 9, 2020. Curtis was born to Edwin and Frieda Schacher in Bismarck, North Dakota, on May 6, 1949.

Curtis is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eileen Bloms Schacher; his daughter Jennifer Schacher and fiancé, Eddie Cumbee; his son Ryan Schacher and wife Leigh; two grandsons, Justice Schacher and Christian Watkins; his brother Rev. James Schacher and wife Shirley; his brother Leon Schacher and wife Elizabeth.

Curtis grew up in the small town of Underwood, North Dakota. While attending the University of North Dakota he met the love of his life, Eileen. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1971 and a week later they were married. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the antiballistic missile site in Nekoma, ND, followed by two years in Greensboro, NC, two years in Saudi Arabia and finally landing in Wilmington, NC in 1977. After a few years he left the Corps and continued his engineering career at the Carolina Power and Light nuclear power plant in Southport, retiring from Duke Energy in 2011.

Curtis was always active serving the Lord as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, and any other role there was a need. He also served his community as Chairman of the City of Wilmington Planning Commission for 6 years. His favorite hobby was surf fishing. Above all else, he loved his family and cherished every moment with them.

Due to Covid, there will be no funeral or visitation. The family will have a private memorial on the beach where Curtis met his Lord and Savior.

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  • December 16, 2020
    Frances D. Nunalee says:
    Eileen ,Jennifer and family, Our love and Sympathy to a special family. Many good memories with your family at Pine Valley Baptist. God bless you.

  • December 16, 2020
    Irva Undlin says:
    Eileen I am saddened as I read this obituary for Curtis. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your families. Such a hard time for memorials and etc. due to covid. On the beach sounds very pleasing and serene. Take care and keep in touch.

  • December 14, 2020
    Linda Schaefer says:
    Eileen and family, cherish your memories. God be with at this difficult time. Prayers are with you.

  • December 14, 2020
    Lois Sanders lit a candle:
    Lit since December 14, 2020 at 12:29:06 AM

  • December 11, 2020
    George Smith says:
    I was totally saddened to hear about this loss. I really got to know Curtis these last few years on FB. We had a number of political conversations and I always respected his point of view. He was very professional. Peace be with his family and friends during this time.