More detail on this person: Paul S. Pelland,
65, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into
eternal rest Wednesday, November 13, 2013,
surrounded by family and friends. His funeral
service will be held Wednesday, November 27,
2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford
Street, 11:00 a.m., followed by interment with
military honors. The family will receive friends
Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at J. HENRY
STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Paul was
born May 27, 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts,
son of Paul A. and Barbara S. Pelland. He lived in
Lancaster, PA until moving with his family to
Charleston in 1998. He was the owner of Paul S.
Pelland, Executive Search and Recruitment. He is
survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane Taylor
Pelland; sons Michael P. Pelland of Charleston,
SC, and Andrew T. Pelland of Mt. Pleasant, SC;
granddaughter, Sophie E. Pelland; step-grandsons
Dante Brown and Gavin Quinton; sisters Mary P.
Wolford (Dr. Keith), of Virginia Beach, VA, and
Barbara Pelland of Riverside, CA; brothers Eugene
M. Pelland (Anneliese), of Lancaster, PA, and
Peter Pelland (Eva) of West Orange, NJ. Paul
served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserves,
and the Pennsylvania National Guard, achieving the
rank of Chief Warrant Officer. In 1967 he
graduated from the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter
School in Ft. Walters, TX and the U.S. Army
Aviation School in Ft. Rucker, AL. During his tour
in Vietnam (1967-68), Paul served as a helicopter
pilot for the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.
He piloted a light observation helicopter for the
battalion commanders of the 2nd Battalion, 28th
Infantry, the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, and the
1st Battalion, 16th Infantry. Paul was awarded The
Distinguished Flying Cross, The Soldier's Medal,
The Bronze Star, The Purple Heart with two Oak
Leaf Clusters, The Defense Meritorious Service
Medal, The Air Medal with 21 Oak Leaf Clusters,
including Combat Valor and numerous additional
commendations. At age 20, he became the
youngest instructor pilot for the OH-13
helicopter. Upon his return, he was stationed at
Ft. Meade, MD and attended the University of
Maryland. While in Lancaster, PA, Paul coached
youth soccer and football. He was a past member
of Jaycees and American Business Club (serving as
President). In Charleston, he was a member of
Sertoma. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran
Church, where he had served on the Vestry. A
devoted husband and father, Paul embraced the
world with boundless energy. An avid sailor, he
also enjoyed fishing and cooking. He lived an
honorable life, loved by his family and respected
by his friends. Memorials may be sent to: St.
John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford Street,
Charleston, SC, 29401. A memorial message may
be written to family by visiting our website at
www.jhenrystuhr.com Visit our guestbook at
www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 23,
2013
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