Hans H. Schuschel, 90, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully at home with family on Friday, November 2, 2018. He was born April 20, 1928 in Memel, Germany to Hermann and Gertrude (Doblies) Schuschel.
He immigrated to Canada where he married his wife, Vilya Glawion in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They moved to Chicago in 1956 and then to The Villages in 2001. Hans was a commercial and residential property owner and manager. He was an avid chess player and enjoyed judo and playing tennis.
Hans is the patriach of the Schuschel family line in the United States. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vilya Schuschel of The Villages, daughters, Iris Schuschel Richter, Sonya Schuschel, Christina Schuschel and, son, Dietrich Schuschel, and 3 grandchildren Jacob, Evan and Wyatt.
In lieu of flowers, a tax deductible donation may be made in his name to the U.S. Chess Federation, by check with his name in the memo “Tribute Hans Schuschel” to U.S. Chess, PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN 38557 or online, uschess.org/donate by clicking “yes” to tribute and type his name “Hans Schuschel”.
Hans’s signature smile, warm personality and quick wit will be missed by all who had the honor of calling him their husband, father and friend.