Donald Schaefer Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Brookfield, Wisconsin

Schaefer, Donald E. Of Brookfield. Born to Eternal Life on November 27, 2007, at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband for 47 years to Sylvia. Loving father of Mark (Sheree), Scott and Cheryl. Dear brother of Diane (Randy) Booth. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Don will be dearly missed by his dog Ladybug. At home in heaven with his parents, Earl and Verna Schaefer. Don was born in Fond du Lac. He graduated from UW-Oshkosh. Served in the US Marine Corps and the US Army. He was a successful executive in the oil industry for 40 years. Don's passions included golf, Green Bay Packers and Marquette Basketball. Don volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul, Elmbrook Hospital, Immaculate Heart of Mary and the GMO. Visitation Friday, November 30, at the funeral home, from 4PM until the vigil service at 7PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 1, Immaculate Heart of Mary (1212 S. 117th St.), West Allis, at 10AM followed by committal services at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated. "For the lives you have enriched and the hearts you have touched, you will always be in our hearts." "You taught us what family means!" Sympathy Expressions www.beckerritter.com BECKER RITTER Michael Feerick Associate 14075 W. North Ave. Brookfield, WI (262)782-5330

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Sylvia, I was so surprised to hear about Don today in church. I don't get the daily paper so hadn't any idea. Len and Don worked with St. Vincent de Paul so many years ago and also with the Holy Name Society. I'll bet they are having a good reunion right now. Your family will be a big comfort and help in dealing with your loss I'm sure. Mine has, but there still will be hard moments. Just remember the good times. Hugs and prayers.

Joan Gaska

December 09, 2007 | West Allis

Mark and family,
What a shock. I was clearing Colleen's voice messages today,as she will be off work because her father died. I could sense the tone of urgency in your voice, on the message. I did not have your number and it must have been God's intervention that I saw you Dad's death. I am so sorry. I feel that I really have known your family over the years. Please let your wonderful memories of you Dad and his complete sense of Family comfort all of you.
I will let Colleen know...

Ellen Hartman

December 03, 2007 | New Berlin, WI

Cheryl and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. We will certainly miss him at the 2008 MEMO!
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Lynda Kohler

December 03, 2007 | Milwaukee, WI

Our family was saddened to hear of Don's passing may God bless and keep you all in his care, our hearts go out to you all. Mark, his spirit and energy will always be with you.
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Thomas & Julie Snell

December 01, 2007 | Milwaukeee, WI

Sympathy and prayers for Don's family from
a Fond du Lac grade school classmate of Don.

Nancy Funk

November 30, 2007 | Hortonville, WI

Cheryl & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Dawn Mooney-Lazu

November 30, 2007 | Milwaukee, WI

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Felix&Gabriela Arndt

November 30, 2007 | Milwaukee, WI

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Nadine Trauth

November 30, 2007

So sorry for your loss Cheryl. Having lost my own father a year ago this month, I know how difficult this can be. There is nothing I can give you accept understanding and hope, that through your faith, you truely know that your father is not gone... He will be with you forever.

Gary Gunderson

November 29, 2007 | Skyway

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