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Louis Schaefer Obituary
Louis William Schaefer, 85, of Butler died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 22, 1921, in Zelienople, he was the son of Joseph Casper and Marie Weet Schaefer.
He was a Army veteran having served in World War II, and he was a member of St. Christopher at the Lake.
Mr. Schaefer was the former quartermaster for the Butler General Vagabonds; the past president of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, Butler Chapter; former owner of Schaefer GMC Truck Sales, a district manager for GMC, and he retired as sales manager from Annette Ganassi GMC in Glenshaw. He was also a member of the VFW post #249.
Surviving are two sons, James C. and Jeffrey S. Schaefer, both of Butler, and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah M. Shane "Boot" Schaefer, whom he married July 25, 1942, and who died May 29, 1998, three brothers and two sisters.
SCHAEFER - Friends of Louis William Schaefer, who died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, will be received from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today with a rosary service at 8:30 p.m., and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Young Funeral Home, 127 W. Jefferson St. Services will be held at St. Christopher at the Lake in Prospect at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Matthew Tosello officiating.
Burial will be in the Butler County Memorial Park, Butler Township, with military honors at graveside by the Moniteau Ceremonial Squad.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Christopher at the Lake, 229 N. Franklin St., Prospect, PA 16052.
Information is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.
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Joe Soose & Family
May 20, 2006
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time in your moment of great loss.
Paul Hartzell
May 19, 2006
I have many memories of the time I worked at Schaefer GMC. From starting on New Castle Road where the Burger King was built (and now a bank) to moving the different departments all over that area while we were waiting for the new building to be built back on Hindman Road. Lou was a very special man. My son met him last summer and Lou was surprised to see him so grown up. Time does catch up with us all. Sue and I send our sympathy to you.
Patrick and Glenda Kelly
May 19, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
JARVIE & ROSIE WATTERSON
May 19, 2006
Sorry to hear about Pappy Lou, sure gonna miss him. Had alot of good road trips and lunches with him. Take care, we'll see you this summer.
Mrs. June(Edward) Bush
May 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MIchael/Dee Dee Newcaster
May 18, 2006
May we express our deepest sympathy in the death of Louis. He had a rare quality of leadership & profound devotion to his family & friends, which earned his love & respect of all of us who had the fortune to know him. God Bless his family, during such sad times.
Tristian and Stuart Craig
May 18, 2006
We will always have the memory of Papa Lou in our hearts. He was a wonderful "adopted" Grandpa to our children Derek, Ryan and Brady. His smile and laughter will never be forgotten. Papa Lou will hold a special place with us forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim, Sharon, Allison and Dave.
Love and prayers to you, Tristian and Stu
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