DL Capt. Stephen L. Sachs

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Stephen L. Sachs

December 1, 1943 - December 20, 2022

 

From friends and colleagues, we learn of the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Stephen Sachs, age 79. Steve joined Delta Air Lines 11-06-1972.  He is survived by his wife Brenda, and by his daughters and their families. 

Please see website links below for online obituary, photos and service information.

Steve’s friend Capt. Ballance writes:  I wanted to tell you that Steve Sachs passed away, from complications associated with cancer, on December 20. He fought the disease for eighteen years, and I never heard him complain. I first flew with Steve on the DC-8, and that spawned a friendship of nearly forty years.  He flew Army OV-1 Mohawks in Vietnam, followed by a tour at the US Embassy in Tehran  flying a C-47. Upon release from active duty, Steve attended and earned his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Shortly thereafter he went to work for Delta, commencing a career that spawned some thirty-one years. Never one to rest on his laurels, he became a licensed A&P mechanic, followed shortly by an IA designation that enabled him to perform annual inspections on airplanes. He restored and flew a Stearman biplane for over thirty-five years until several weeks before his demise. He was always generous with his time and skillset in terms of lending his talents to others afflicted with the vintage aircraft passion.  I am attaching the funeral home obituary in hopes that you would forward it to your email lists.

Best,

Harry Ballance

 

https://wilsoncountysource.com/obituary-stephen-l-sachs/ 

https://www.partlowchapel.com/obituaries/stephen-sachs 

Stephen L. Sachs December 1, 1943 - December 20, 2022

 

Steve spent his childhood in Norris, TN. He attended Florence State (now UNA) where he met his wife, Brenda. After graduating, they were married. He spent a 2-yr tour in Germany as an army lieutenant then returned to attend flight school. After flight school and a transition course in the OV-1 Mohawk, he had a tour in Vietnam. Even though he left active duty, he remained in the National guard for20 years. Upon return from Vietnam, Steve and Brenda were stationed in Teheran, Iran. After returning from Iran, Steve got a Masters degree in Transportation /Economics from UT. He began his career with Delta in 1972 and retired in 2003. He never took a day of sick leave.

 

Steve Loved his family, aviation, church family and country. He had an A&P and an IA . He restored many old aircraft and did annual inspections for aircraft. He was happy when he could help others keep their airplane in the air.

 

Steve loved his church family. He was an usher, vestry member, member of the Bishops Council and helped in many other ways.

 

Steve is survived by his wife Brenda, daughters, Sharon Aut (RD) and Jennifer Brosas (Mile); brothers, David Sachs and Crawford Sachs (Rowena); sister, Patti Farrar; five granddaughters, Julia , Christina, Amanda, Kim, and Kristen; and great grandsons, Walker and Paxton.

 

Steve will be missed by many.

 

Service will be at Paul's Episcopal Church in Murfreesboro, TN on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 1 pm. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to either the Nashville Rescue Mission or St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

 

PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL 615-444-7007 www.partlowchapel.com