Posted by Cathy Gowdy on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 04:28:45 :
Marin Independent Journal
Tuesday, October 29, 1985
CHARLES T. STOFFER
A Mass of the Christian Burial for retired Air Force Col. Charles T. Stoffer, a former Marin resident and a pioneer aviator, will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Catholic Chapel of our Lady at the Presidio of San Francisco.
Colonel Stoffer, a San Francisco resident, died Saturday at the Riverside Hospital in Reno after a long illness. He was 90.
Colonel Stoffer, a native of San Francisco, had lived in Greenbrae for many years before moving to San Francisco. He was a survivor of the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Colonel Stoffer was a pioneer in aviation, flying in World War I and World War II. His first pilot’s license was signed by Orville Wright.
He also did stunt flying for the movies, including the film “Hell’s Angels.” He was a member of the Buzzards, a stunt flying team.
Colonel Stoffer was a founding member of the Order of Daedalians (World War I Aviators), Ancient and Secret Order of the Quiet Birdmen, Aviator’s Post No. 743, American Legion of New York City, the Gray Eagles, OX5’ers and Retired Officers Association.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hylda Flynn Stoffer.
Survivors are a daughter, Sandra Medina of Mammoth Lake; a sister, Elizabeth Roberts of Vallejo; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The burial with full military honors will be in San Francisco National Cemetery.
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A Death Notice in the same paper adds that he was also the brother of the late Robert J. Stoffer of San Francisco.
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