Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Jun 15, 1948 – Oct 6, 2023
Schaefer, Neil Charles, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2023.
Beloved husband of the late Kathy E. Schaefer (nee Jaycox); dearest father of Leslie (Greg) Frasca and the late Neil Charles (survived by Heather) Schaefer II; dearest grandfather of Dominic and Zachary Frasca and Cooper and Griffin Schaefer; loving son of the late Hugo H. and Olivette I. Schaefer; brother of Wayne (Kim) Schaefer; brother-in-law of Kenneth (Rosemary) Jaycox; our dear uncle, cousin, mentor and friend of many.
Neil had a love and passion for family, fishing and hot rods. Neil created and restored many cars through the years and loved attending car shows. He also loved spending time at Bull Shoals Lake boating, fishing, swimming and barbecuing. Neil was always smiling and willing to help anyone with anything. Neil will be dearly missed.
Services: Roadside service for Neil C. and Kathy E. Schaefer and Hugo H. and Olivette I. Schaefer will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Wednesday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. A Reception will take place at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, on Sunday, October 22, from 1-5 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to BJC Evelyn's House or St. Louis Street Rod Association, 25 Hutchinson Road, Ellisville, MO 63011. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
NOTE: For those attending the Roadside service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, please meet at Sylvan Springs Park Staging Area at 9:45 a.m. (From Telegraph Road, turn onto Sheridan Road. First Sylvan Springs Park parking lot entrance on your left.)
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Neil and I met when he worked in the body shop at Stephen Honda where he soon rose to manager. He worked on my personal cars and always did an outstanding job. Very talented; could blend paint by using techniques such as fogging and knew how to hammer weld as a true professional. Always willing to help while wearing a smile whenever we met. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Steve Miehe
November 29, 2023 | Litchfield Park, AZ | Friend
Leslie, Greg and Family,
Sending prayers that God will comfort you and give you all the wonderful memories to hold on too.
Our love and sympathy to all,
Frank and Carolyn Sanders
Carolyn Sanders
October 19, 2023 | Wildwood, MO | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Leo and Sharon Resnik
October 13, 2023 | Gerald, MO
Neil was one of the kindest, caring, generous guys I've ever known. Good fishing Neil. Sympathy to family for your loss.
Leo Resnik
October 13, 2023 | Gerald, MO | Friend
I worked for the same company as Neil, just a different location. He was such a kind man and always willing to lend a hand. My condolences to his family.
Donna Smith
October 12, 2023 | Pacific, MO | Coworker
A really great guy and so easy to work with. Rest In Peace Neil and our prayers are with your family. God Bless.
RICHARD DAUGHERTY
October 10, 2023 | Troy, MO | Coworker
You will be dearly missed big guy , we all could aspire to accomplish as many accolades as you have .but that would never happen as you were such a talented individual and had such a wide spread skill set ! The Sanders family
gary sanders
October 10, 2023 | Wentzville, MO | Friend
Wayne & Kim so sorry to here about Neil condolences to the whole family
Gary Mertz
October 10, 2023 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
Neil and his family has been a part of our family since they first came to our marina on Bull Shoals Lake. He was the best friend I ever had and I'll hear his soft baritone voice in my ears as long a I have life. He was closer to me than my own brother and his kids are my surrogate kids as well. The world has lost a great one. I pray that he was greeted by Kathy and Junior when he had to leave us. His spirit hovers over Buck Creek.
Fred Richardson
October 10, 2023 | Marionville, MO | Friend
