HENRY SCHAEFER

1936 - 2021

SCHAEFER HENRY WILLIAM SCHAEFER Henry William Schaefer died peacefully on December 16, 2021 in Springfield, Virginia at the age of 85. Henry is survived by his children David (Margret) Schaefer, Linda (Richard) Tambellini and Ellen (Gary) Green, and his grandchildren Travis Schaefer, Michael (Jaclyn) Schaefer, Nicholas Tambellini, Makena Green and Allison Green. He is preceded in death by his second wife, Elaine Barber Schaefer and his parents Henry and Pauline Schaefer. Henry was born on February 14, 1936 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He graduated from University of Rhode Island in 1958 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He met and married his first wife Adele in Charlottesville, Virginia and began work as an engineer at Sperry Rand Corporation. After moving to Alexandria, Virginia, in 1965 Henry began a long career working at Fort Belvoir as a mechanical engineer for construction equipment. He served as a Contracting Officers Representative for the Family of Military Engineer Construction Equipment under contract with Lockheed. Henry retired from the government in 1995 and worked for a short time for Radian Corporation. He married Elaine in 1986 and finished out his career working part-time in the financial department at the Urban Land Institute. After Elaine's death in 2009, Henry moved to the Greenspring community in 2010. He was an active and dedicated member in the church there. He loved playing bridge as often as he could. Over his years at Greenspring, he played on Wii bowling teams, participated in the Whiskers club, engaged in the computer club, and enjoyed many meals with friends. When Henry's kidneys failed in 2012 and had to go on dialysis, he didn't let that slow him down. Even while navigating the 3 times a week structure of dialysis, he still traveled to see family in Texas and Florida. Henry valued education for his children and grandchildren, always encouraging them to pursue their goals. His support and encouragement led to all his children and grandchildren earning college degrees. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Monday, December 20 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Greenspring, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Henry's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Greenspring Benevolent Fund at 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA 22150. The family would like to thank Fresenius Dialysis Lorton staff and the Metropolitan Nephrology Associates for his care these last nine years. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Monday, December 20 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Greenspring, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Henry's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Greenspring Benevolent Fund at 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA 22150. The family would like to thank Fresenius Dialysis Lorton staff and the Metropolitan Nephrology Associates for his care these last nine years.