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Michael SCHAAF Obituary

SCHAAF, Michael Age 31, Decatur, GA Date of Death: 04/08/2016 Mike had an insatiable appetite for life and lived his fully and without regret. He loved to dance, to sing off-tune, and to discover new music. He loved to read and to learn and to teach. He loved to travel off the beaten path and relax on the beach. He loved to commune with family and friends with good food and good beer. To know Mike was to love him and he enriched the lives of all whom he encountered. Mike's eternal optimism and joyful demeanor were infectious, even throughout his long battle against brain cancer. Mike died as he lived with grace, bravery and fortitude; without a complaint; surrounded in love; and with a smile on his face. He continues to live within all who knew him, for he loved well and was well loved. A Celebration of Life service will be held at All Souls Fellowship Church in Decatur, GA Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Mike is survived by his wife Alexis Schaaf and beloved son Carey; parents Patrick and Mary Pat Schaaf; and siblings John Patrick, Paul and Becca Schaaf. In lieu of flowers, Mike asked that donations be made to Carey's college tuition fund at: https://www.crowdrise.com/careys-college-tuition-fund. Online condolences may be expressed at www.csog.com.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Apr. 19, 2016.

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Wesley Baskin

May 12, 2016

The Kindest, Nicest, loving Soul I've Ever met, Opened Marriott With Mike, Loved Alexis SO,
I Only wish I had known. My Heart and Love goes out to his WHOLE family!
Wesley Baskin

Your the best Mike!

Wesley Baskin

May 12, 2016

I'm So upset and sorry, I love you mike, Wesley Baskin

Ruth Patch

April 21, 2016

Dear Alexis and Carey,

May God hold you close during this difficult time. I will be keeping you in my prayers.

Love,
Mrs. Patch

Bronwyn Luettgen

April 20, 2016

Beautiful words about a truly beautiful soul. He makes me want to be better, live better and love better. Thank you!

Bronwyn Luettgen

April 20, 2016

Beautiful words about a truly beautiful soul, he makes me want to be better, live better and love better. Thank you!

April 19, 2016

Hi, Alexis. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you and your family for quite some time. I pray that the Lord will now comfort you and your family.


Sincerely,

Shawn Nixon - Mother of Elizabeth Barnes

April 19, 2016

May god's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119 : 50,76 EJC. GA.

April 19, 2016

With deepest sympathy to the family.

April 19, 2016

Offering my deepest sympathy to the Schaaf family. Sorry for your loss. May the peace of God comfort you through this most difficult time.

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