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Richard C. Schaefer Sr.

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Richard Schaefer Obituary

SCHAEFER - Richard C., Sr. August 15, 2008, at age 80, beloved husband of the late Jane M. (nee Roth) Schaefer; dearest father of Nancy Ann (Daniel) Hammond of Winchester, VA, Maureen Jane (Bruce) Freer of Boulder City, NV and Richard C. Schaefer, Jr.; loving grandfather of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. There will be no prior visitation. If desired, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Schaefer

17 Entries

Dan Hammond Sr

August 10, 2019

11 long years have past since last you were among your family and friends. You are remembered with love and you are missed every day that passes without you. Dan H. Sr.

Dan Hammond Sr.

September 15, 2008

The day has arrived when this Guest Book will be closed forever. Too all of my children, I thank each of you for providing some memories of your grandfather Schaefer (Gramps). Too all other family members and friends of Gramps who left their thoughts and memories of him in the Guest Book, I thank you too. His life was taken away from us all too soon! Too Nancy, Maureen, Stacy and Rick, my deepest sympathy in this time of OUR loss. Rest in peace Dad Schaefer..rest in peace. Good night for now .. but never goodbye for we shall all be together once again in the sweet by and by ..

Dan Hammond Sr.

September 11, 2008

Before the closing of this Guest Book in a few days, I want to thank all those who left their memories of a man who always tried to do what he could to help others and one who rarely had a bad word to say about others. He helped my family in so many ways and he taught me how to do things I was previously unable to do because I did not have a father as such to teach me. As I said in a previous entry, although not my biological father, to me, he was Dad and to him, I was Son. That's the kind of relationship we had for about 43 years. He did many things for my family and I hope that whereever he is, he knows how much everything he did for us was appreciated and how much we all loved him and how much he is missed. After Jane passed away, he would stay in my home here in Virginia each year from before Thanksgiving until April of the next year when he returned home because of medical appointments. When he was with us, this WAS his home and he was always welcome. Although his physical health was declining in his later years, he never lost the sharpness of mind that made him standout from others. He made friends with everyone he met and I never saw anyone he came into contact with that did not take to him and his easygoing ways. He was a mild and sincere man the likes of which many will never meet. I can remember like it was yesterday the family members who went on before him. All good, upstanding people who I had the pleasure to meet and enjoy the company of. Whether it was card games or cookouts, there was always a good family turnout and I believe everyone enjoyed the time together. There are so many things I'd like to say that come to mind but let me just say this, there were not many people that had such a great impact in my life as did Richard, Dick, Dad Schaefer and although not possible, I wish he were still here among us. May he be sitting on the right hand of our Lord, and may he rest in peace.

Laurie Hammond

August 22, 2008

I too have special memories of Gramps and grams at the campsite. We would always try to come up to the "country" atleast 1 time each summer. I remember sleeping in the back of gramps stationwagon when everyone was up visiting or sleeping in the screenhouse cos there was really no other place to sleep unless we squeezed in Uncle Ronnie and Grace's trailer. We would sit around the campfire till late and make smores, pizza pies or just toast marshmellows. We would sit and watch the chipmunks run around the campsite and listen to the birds early in the mornings. Play card games in the screenhouse and had lots of good food in there too! I loved the walks around the lake and in the back woods at other campsites. I remember going to fill up all of gramps big plastic containers with spring water down the road. Rides around camp in his golf cart. Going for ice cream. I remember 1 time mom and I (don't remember who else came) we decided to take a weekend trip to NY to surprise gramps on a Father's Day weekend. Boy was he surprised to see us! It was a nice visit. They had cool gardens around camp and ceramics in all the gardens that grams painted. I remember gramps was always "dinking" around with things here and there or trying to fix things in his little shed. Going to Canada with him and grams. I remember the fun I had staying with him and grams one summer when I was younger. I think I was there for a month. We would stay in their trailer and then go out to the country on weekends. We would walk around the lake and feed the fishy bread. Gramps would come to VA sometimes in the winter and stay with us for a month or two after grams passed. We always had fun and enjoyed his visits and also us going to visit him in NY and YES... always seeing the "DICK and JANE" sign hanging out in front of their campsite. I think mom now has that sign. Gramps will be deeply missed! We will treasure our memories always. Say HI to gramma for us. We miss her too!
Love you always,
Laurie and Matthew

Joann Hammond

August 22, 2008

We miss you Gramps, But we know you are in a better place and much happier.
Love Joann Kayla, Brandon

Dan Hammond II

August 21, 2008

I always thought that my my grandfather was the strongest most independant man in the world who could build or fix ANYTHING. He was invincible and would be around forever. When I was little we always visited my grandparents in Buffalo and would stay out at Bennington Camp. We would look for tadpoles, minnows for fishing, save bottle caps and there would always be a card game going on in the "roundhouse". We would sit for hours in the evenings by the camp fire with all our friends and relatives until it was time for bed. I always looked forward to seeing the "DICK and JANE" sign welcoming us to camp each year. I will always miss that and I will keep these great memories of my grandparents with me in my heart. Thanks for all you did for us Grandpa! I love you!
Danny

patrick hammond

August 21, 2008

my memories of gramps are going to the country to see him and grama the wild rides in his big boat of a car hitting the bumps just right to get air born then getting the water and ice cream. helping with all the projects he had which if he didn't have one he would find one.the fish fry's and adventures to Canada i will miss you and love you forever gramps. i know i will see you and grandma again so save me a seat ill be along one day.

Michele and Gerry Smith

August 20, 2008

When I think of Uncle Dick, I think of fun, laughter, hugs and kisses, birthday cakes, holidays and celebrations. He put me on his shoulders and played in the Letchworth pool with us for hours. He remembered us with his funny cards during the year. He was there to say goodbye to my mother and father. He was always there for me while I was growing up. He was my favorite. His health struggle was very long and hard. I hope he is no longer in pain and spiritually with Aunt Jane and Mom and Dad. It won't be the same without him. I loved him and he loved me.
love
Shelly and Smitty

Wendy Cosme

August 20, 2008

Hi Nancy;
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.
Love & prayers,
Wendy & Family

Chris and Carla Hammond

August 20, 2008

We love you Gramps, thanks for all the memories. In times like this we have all the memories of the times you spent with us during the winter months. We will miss you dearly.

Kay, Nick, Nat, Aston Hammond

August 19, 2008

Gramps, we love you and will miss you.

Christopher Hammond

August 19, 2008

Mom, Mo, and Rick
Gramps was my hero, and I loved him with all my heart. I’m sorry for the lose of Gramps, and will miss talking to him. I wish I could make you feel better, but know he’s in a better place and at piece. You know he’s looking down on us drinking his whiskey and water while fishing with Grams. All my love to the our family and friends of Gramps.

Dan Hammond Sr.

August 19, 2008

Although not my biological father, in every other respect, he was the father I knew and loved for much of my life. He was Dad and I was son when we communicated. He will be sorely missed by me and the other members of my family. May he rest in peace.

Seth, Amy, Hannah & Jacob Hardison

August 19, 2008

Though Gramps is gone he is with God in Heaven and back with the woman he loved Grandma!! They are both smiling down on us!!

Laurie Hammond

August 19, 2008

To my mom (Nancy), Aunt (Maureen), Uncle (Richard),
It was a shock to hear that gramps had passed. Unfortunately he never got to meet his newest grandson - my son - Matthew (now 10 months). Only in pictures. We were hoping to go see gramps around Thanksgiving.
He was loved by all and will be deeply missed!
Love,
Laurie (gramps granddaughter)

If anyone would like to contact Nancy, email me and I will pass the message on. [email protected]

Diane Janaski

August 18, 2008

Dear Richard,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You were very devoted to him. Always keep all those special times and memories in your heart.
Love & prayers,
Diane Janaski

Linda George

August 16, 2008

Rick, Nancy and Maureen:
I loved your Dad. He was a fun Uncle throughout our lives growing up. I wish him peace now. I share in your loss and will always remember him and his kindness.
Love, Linda

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