After a courageous four-year battle against esophageal cancer, John Anthony Schaefer III passed away in his sleep on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at age 50. Retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer John Schaefer proudly served his country for over 21 years and saw the world on the USS Blue Ridge, the...
Read MoreAs a distant friend of the family, it had always impressed how truly genuine a person John was. He always made sure you felt like one of the clan. A true inspiration in an unfair world. I will always crack a smile when I hear "Seven-out. Pay the Don'ts."
Kat Domjan
March 28, 2006 | La Habra, CA
My darling nephew was the most courageous person I have ever known. He has set the standard for all in our family.
Dolores Schaefer
March 23, 2006 | Henderson, NV
MMCM John A. Schaefer, III, USN, Ret.
March 21, 2006
God's Speed to all who new John.
Carl Jennings
March 19, 2006 | Omaha
