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!

Sorry for your loss.
As a guy a bit younger than some here, I have lost only a couple good friends so far, but I can see the writing on the wall.

Make sure to tell your family and flying buddies how much they mean to you while you can. A good reminder to all.
Love the Stiletto design. I hope to scratch one from plans eventually.

I never knew about Steve's stroke. This is happening all too often recently. I'd like to call Pete, but it might be too soon.

I remember meeting Steve and Pete at Brodaks. I am sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My condolences to Pete and the Schlesser family.

-Chris

Man I hate to hear that they are both good guys, Steve sure like you plane Less ,Steve was always working to get better with it. Condolence to the family from both Colleen and me.