Randy Schaeffer

Schaeffer, Randy Randy Schaeffer, 64, of Reading, passed away October 22, 2014 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Paradise PA, he was the son of the late Stewart E. and Lucille C. (Dubbs) Schaeffer. Surviving in addition to his spouse Bill, is a son Tom Bateman, Reading; sister Linda K. Bergan, wife of John L. Bergan, Boyertown; sister in law Judy Mumbauer, wife of Larry Mumbauer, Quakertown; niece Kelly L. Moyer, wife of Cary E. Moyer, Reading; nephew Lt. Col. Kevin S. Bergan, husband of Jennifer Bergan, Abilene, TX; niece Lorina Setman, Quakertown; nephew Daniel Mumbauer, Quakertown Randy was the Valedictorian of Blue Mountain High School in 1968. At Kutztown University, he was a double-major in Mathematics and Theatre. He was nominated as the top senior by both departments. Randy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kutztown University in 1972 with a 4.0 GPA. He earned his MS in Math at Lehigh University and was ABD in Ed Tech. Along the way, he started collecting Coca-Cola Memorabilia with his future spouse Bill Bateman. Randy was acknowledged to be the #1 expert in the History and Advertising of The Coca-Cola Company. Currently, Randy and Bill are recognized as having the best private collection of Coca-Cola Memorabilia in the world. Their two books about Coca-Cola have been translated into over a half dozen languages. Hired at Kutztown University and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Math, Randy taught undergrad and grad level courses in Math and Math Ed, and supervised Secondary Ed Math student teachers since 1980. He was the recipient of the 2013 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. He served on myriad committees, often as chair, such as campus-wide chair of Curriculum, General Education, and KU Senate President. His recent KU Commencement address in May 2014 has been acclaimed as the best such address in memory. His tireless work ethic, congenial manner, quick smile, and sense of humor enriched life at KU, the world of Coca-Cola collecting, and anyone he knew. Services: Services will be Monday, October 27, 2014 at 12 noon in Schaeffer Auditorium at Kutztown University, 15200 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, PA. Receiving of friends and family will be 10:00 AM - 12 noon. Burial at Charles Evans Cemetery will follow immediately after services. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages Randy's family and friends to make donations to the Randy Schaeffer Math Scholarship Fund, set up through the Kutztown University Foundation. Gifts to the Scholarship Fund can be made online at www.kutztownUfoundation.org, or mailed to the KU Foundation, PO Box 151, Kutztown PA 19530. Bean Funeral Homes, Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com