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James H Von Schaaf 1923 - 2007

James Harden Von Schaaf of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN was born on December 12, 1923 in Chattanooga, and was the father of Wayne V Von Schaaf. James Von Schaaf died at age 83 years old on July 28, 2007 in Chattanooga, and was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery Section GGG Site 307 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga.

James Harden Von Schaaf

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN 37407

December 12, 1923

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

July 28, 2007

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

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1923

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December 12, 1923

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

On his paternal side, James was German. His grandfather, Jacob, was born in 1849 in Bonn, Germany.
Military Service

James was a veteran who served in the United States Army during World War II as a TEC 5. His Military record was as follows: Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 5 Wars/Conflicts: World War II
Professional Career

James retired from the Chattanooga Fire Department.
Personal Life & Family

James Harden Von Schaaf was born on December 12th, 1923 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to David Esco Von Schaaf Sr. (1898 - 1975) and Agnes Ellen Harden (1898 - 1981) and he had siblings David Jr., Willard, Lillard, Rosetta, Katherine and Peggy Von Schaaf. On his World War II draft card, James described himself as being 21 years old and five feet eleven 1/2 inches tall. He weighed 160 pounds, had blue eyes, black hair and a "ruddy" complexion. James H. Von Schaaf married Joy Dean Elliott (1931 - 2006) and they had sons, Wayne V Von Schaaf and Daniel Lamar "Danny" Von Schaaf (1958 - 1958).
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July 28, 2007

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee United States
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Chattanooga National Cemetery Section GGG Site 307 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn 37404
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James H Von Schaaf lived 4 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 83.

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02/26/2025

My Parents

James and Dorothy were my parents. We lived in Chattanooga, TN. My father was a Chattanooga Fireman and my mother was a housewife. My father retired from the Chattanooga Fire Dept. My mother was involved in many of my school events and charities. I miss them with all my heart.

Wayne Von Schaaf

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