Robert "Bob" Ernest Schaefer
1936-2019
Robert "Bob" Ernest Schaefer, 83, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
Bob was born July 21, 1936, in Nampa, Idaho, to Bill and Mildred Schaefer. He grew up in Nampa and graduated from Nampa High School in 1954.
After high school, Bob worked in construction before joining the Air Force in 1957. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, Bob attended the University of Idaho where he studied architecture. It was during his junior year that he met the love of his life, Betty Seitz. They would marry September 12, 1965.
Bob is survived by his wife Betty, son Robert Schaefer Jr. of Cascade, daughter Christina Schaefer of Nampa, grandchildren Aron, Jared, and Danica Lupton of Nampa, and Philip and Selina Schaefer of Edingen, Germany.
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Nampa, Idaho, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to Mountain States Tumor Institute. A special thank you to everyone's outpouring of love, prayers, kind words and thoughts in this difficult time. As dad would say, "God bless you."
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Ave. South, Nampa. To view Bob's full obituary or to sign the online guest book please visit: www.alsippersons.com
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I have known Bob since I was a little girl and the Schaefer family were responsible for me going to Zion Lutheran Church. He always like to tease and called me Caroline instead of Carolyn just to annoy me. I will miss his
teasing. Our prayers are with Betty and his kids and grandkids at this time. But we know he is in a better place.
God's Blessings,
Carolyn & Ed Hawkins
Carolyn Hawkins
November 3, 2019
Betty, I want you and your family to know that my prayers are with you at this time. That your belief and trust in God will provide you comfort.
I have known Bob for many years not only as an Architect but as a State Representative, and family friend. I affectionally referred to him as Cousin Bob due to our families all settling in the same area of Nampa, growing up with each other, and raising our families in Nampa. I was fortunate enough to avail myself of his wisdom in regards to various issues during his tenure serving on the City of Nampa's Planning and Zoning Commission, Nampa School Board, as well as a State of Idaho Representative dealing with legislative items that affect our daily lives. Bob always was quick with a smile and had a great sense of humor. Even during his battle with prostate cancer, he was upbeat. God's speed Cousin Bob you will be missed.
Jimmy Brooks
November 3, 2019
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