June 5, 1967 – August 21, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Phillip Von Schaaf, Jr. was born on June 5, 1967 in Atlanta to Phil and Vicki Von Schaaf.  He grew up in Chattanooga, TN and was a proud 1986 graduate of East Ridge High School.  He graduated with honors from the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in Dover, NJ and later earned a ministry training degree from Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, OK. 

Chuck loved God with all of his heart.  Every piece he created was signed with his name and 1^st Peter 1:3 (All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  It is by His great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation ⁴and we have a priceless inheritance – an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.)  No matter what Chuck was going through, he lived life with that great expectation.  He passionately worked as a Children’s and Youth Pastor for many years, touching the lives of hundreds who have kept in touch with him over the years, and still recall him so fondly.  Some later became missionaries or pastors themselves. Chuck had a Godly impact on the lives of so many, and he absolutely LIVED 1^st Corinthians 13. 

Chuck was a gifted artist and dedicated his talent boldly to the Lord.  He honed his skills, enabling him to incorporate his artistic abilities in working with children, designing classrooms, billboards, and he was the owner of BlaqThumb Creative Productions.  He also did background work for Marvel and D.C. Comics and upon meeting his earthly ‘idol’, Stan Lee, his wife says that’s the ONLY time she’s ever seen him at a loss for words.  He always had a way of making others laugh, and he never met a stranger.

Only a year ago, Chuck and his wife moved to their property in Alvin, Texas. He immediately felt at home, spending countless hours outside with the dogs, playing with and training his constant furry companions, German Shepherd Ozzie, and his black lab, Pepper, and he named all the trees on the property.  He could find JOY in every moment.

He will be lovingly remembered for his incredible art, his kindness, his wit, his positive outlook on life, gifts of art to friends and family and to the medical professionals who cared for him.  And he will be sorely missed as the host of Game Nights and Cookie Fest (a new Christmas tradition that was all his idea).

The highlight of his week was being able to attend High Point Church in Friendswood with his wife.  He and Rachel quickly became involved in working with the children’s ministry and he gave it his all – as he did with everything in life. 

At the young age of 57, Chuck Von Schaaf entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, August 21^st, 2024.  He was surrounded by friends and family in his final moments at Memorial Herman Southeast Hospital in Houston, TX. 

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Von Schaaf; sons Chase (and wife Megan) and Carson Von Schaaf of Hayden, ID; his stepson Bruce J. Courtney; and his Mother, Patsy Von Schaaf, as well as his aunts and uncles, David and Jackie (Von Schaaf) Sandifer, and Brad and Missy (Von Schaaf) Keith; and cousins, Stacey, Hal, Phillip, and Jake. He leaves a legacy of servitude and will be greatly missed by many. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00pm at Jeter Funeral Home 311 North Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 992-7200.  A Celebration of Life in Chattanooga will be held to honor him in his hometown on October 12^th.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund.