I found out last night that Steve Schlesser has passed away.
According to his brother Pete, Steve suffered a stroke recently and just never recovered.
I met Steve when he was a customer of The Hobby Superstore and I provided him some encouragement as he built several Stiletto 35s.
He was so enthusiastic I truly liked being around him. I think he really enjoyed some of my old stories and he always prodded me into those conversations. I wish I knew more about him but I suppose it doesn't matter now.
I know Steve and Pete attended several of the Brodak contests but Steve seemed more at ease flying out at Markham Park with his brother Pete, Sonny Clark, Ken Cerney and a few others on their weekly flying sessions.
I sure hope he can find some good fuel at his new flying field!