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Lou
September 8, 2009
don elster
March 14, 2009
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Gene Schaeffer
December 30, 2008
Judge Jack Mandel's Tribute to Lou:
Louis Schaeffer
Lou was an honest man. He always leveled well with you as to what he thought. He might not bring the subject up out of deference to your feelings. If you were very close, and we were, he would be straightforward. Otherwise you had to ask; and his responses would be his honest feelings, his honest values, and his forthright understanding of the facts based upon his voluminous readings and his extensive thinking on the matter.
Lou was not enamored with judges or lawyers who did not live up to his ethical and intellectual standards. Unfortunately, all too often, he communicated this to the miscreant. Not meant to make friends or influence people; it did just that; it both made other friends and influenced other people.
Lou was a compassionate man. He cared very deeply for others close to him; and the extended others caught in the entangling of political, economic and religious detrimental impact. While Lou had actual and theoretical answers to a surprising degree, he knew he often didn’t know the next step or an ultimate step, and he genuinely felt for the human suffering.
Lou was a loyal man. He deeply and devoutly loved Gene. Although at times exasperated, he loved and admired his mother, while tolerating her ever increasing eccentricities. He had one son, and Rusty was always equated as of the highest importance. Lou loved family; whether grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and particularly, the youngest generation. He had many close and valued friends. He acknowledged them, he took pride in them, he was concerned as to their welfare. They were always and continued to be an integral part of his life.
Gene was his ultimate achievement of a relationship. During the years of a long and enduring marriage, nothing occurred in his life that wasn’t measured in light of his love for Gene and his concern for her ultimate welfare.
Lou was gifted…very, very, bright. He wore his extreme intelligence with humility, often tartly. However he realized, but never to me acknowledged, this high level of intelligence, and the expectations, not always fulfilled, by this God-given gift.
Lou and I go back 46 years. He lived in Arizona, and I live in California. Telephone calls could be months, even years apart. Every one was like yesterday: immediate, current, humorous exchanges of caring adult males. He was the “KOHANE” for the PIDYON HA’BEN for my son and for his son, my grandson. Lou also was my son, David’s, godfather. He was affectionately known as UNCLE LOU to all my sons. They will always remember him. If there is such a thing as LOVE and AWE coupled, that is Lou Schaeffer to the younger generation in my family.
And thinking about it, that is a good benediction of Lou Schaeffer for all of us.
Respectfully submitted,
Jack K. Mandel
Jeremy Huerta-Miller
November 2, 2008
Uncle Lou, as he was known to me and the rest of the Mandel Clan, will be greatly missed. Just as Jack welcomed Josh and me into his family with incredible warmth and openness, so, too, did all of Jack's friends and extended family. Uncle Lou was no exception in that regard, but was amazingly exceptional in the love and support he showed to me, Josh, David and Ben throughout the years we knew him. Everytime I saw him he radiated happiness and it felt like it had only been a few days or weeks since we had last spoken, rather than the months or years that it actually was. He always made me feel welcome and important.
Tilly Kaufman
October 13, 2008
One of my fondest memories of Lou is when he and Jack Mandel were present at my swearing- in ceremony for my U.S citizenship in Phoenix in 1964; the two men presented me with a 14k charm with the Statue of Liberty on it.We were good Bridge partners and Lou was always calm when our bids didn't go the way they should have.After many years we were in touch again and I will always remember him with lo
Hamid & Dilara Hafiz
October 13, 2008
We're saddened by this news - we will miss Lou for his warmth, sense of humor, & willingness to always come to aid of others. Your love & devotion to Gene was an inspiration to us...our deep condolences to Gene & family - you will be missed.
Glenda Dashofy
September 30, 2008
Thank you Lou for sharing yourself and family with me. You were always a pleasure to be around and I looked forward each week to seeing you and Gene. So many years I was blessed with your compassion and consideration for my familys welfare. Thank you for the jobs you conjoured up to keep us fed and the laughter we shared. I remember one day at Security Morgage, you were always a Nice Tie Guy, and I bought a bunch of the ugliest ties I could find and hung them on the back of your office door and snuck out...what a laugh when you went in and closed the door. To share laughter with a truely wonderful human being is to have lived a good life. Thanks Gene for sharing your true love with so many and I will Never forget that Thanksgiving at your house.
All my love and prayers are ALWAYS with you. Glenda Dashofy-Eugene, Oregon
Ted & Robbie Carner
September 24, 2008
First, always remember Genie that we love you and Lou. That is what matters in life. That is all that matters, Love.
Lou was a true friend and wonderful human being. No higher position in this life exists and to fill it, as Lou did, well, is beyond verbalization for me. He was a personal role model and he leaves me with a vast, silent sense of humility.
Robbie and I feel deeply honored to have known this man.
We love you, Genie pooh. Know that we are with you and share in your sadness. Come and visit us.
The Carners
Corey & Anita Schaeffer
September 23, 2008
OH Louie.....
We will miss you very much , but we will NEVER forget the love you shared with all of us. Love Corey, Anita, Chase,Stefanie and Chad Schaeffer
Jim Stickler
September 23, 2008
Lou was a cousin and a friend. His stories about his life with my Uncles Sam and Nate made me laugh until it hurt.
I will miss his friendship and wisdom greatly.
My love to Gene
George Basch
September 23, 2008
Ahhh, Louie, Louie, what an honor and a pleasure to have known you and benefited from your wisdom and your kindness. I miss you now, and that will never change. Rest in peace.
Carol Pugh
September 22, 2008
Lou and my husband, Earl, were best friends in law school. Lou's mother loved to cook for them and Lou and Earl spent many late nights at our home in Tucson studying for a law exam. It was always special when Earl would see Lou at Law Seminars and they got to "catch up." He was a wonderful, kind man. Lou will also be missed by his many clients. Just the other day one of Earl's clients called me. He said, "I need to talk with my lawyer, but I couldn't find an area code for heaven." My prayers are with you, Gene. Hold on to the many wonderful memories you have together. They become more precious as time goes by. With my sincere condolences, Carol Pugh
Carol Pugh
September 22, 2008
Lou and my husband, Earl, were best friends in law school. Lou's mother loved to cook for them and Lou and Earl spent many late nights at our home in Tucson studying for a law exam. It was always special when Earl would see Lou at Law Seminars and they got to "catch up." He was a wonderful, kind man. Lou will also be missed by his many clients. Just the other day one of Earl's clients called me. He said, "I need to talk with my lawyer. You don't know the area code for heaven, do you?" My prayers are with you, Gene. Hold on to the many wonderful memories you have together. They become more precious as time goes by. With my sincere condolences, Carol Pugh
Bern Porter
September 21, 2008
Gene and family -
I was shocked and deeply saddened when I read of Lou's passing. He and I were classmates in law school and have known each other since 1958.
Lou was a quiet, gentle, giant of a man and a great lawyer.
Meta Levin
September 21, 2008
Every once in a while we are lucky enough to have a relative who we love because he is family and because he is a friend. You were one of those to me. I respected you for your beliefs and because you were a kind and good person. Not to mention your choice of Gene as a wife showed your good sense. I trust that you are at peace and no longer suffering. Life's not fair sometimes and this is one of those times.
Love,
Meta and Larry
Solomon Vaughn Binzer
September 21, 2008
Bon Appetite my friend.
Love always,
The big guy and Pat
Lisa and David Mandel
September 20, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Lou. Not only was he David's God-father, but he was there to help us welcome the arrival of Jacob, and even went out of his way to meet Gideon. Lou was my biggest fan when I had a show in Scottdsale. His energy and enthusiasm for life was contagious. We have thought about him so much over these last few months. Our thoughts are with you both, and he will always be a part of us.
Alan Segall
September 20, 2008
Lou was like a second father to me. Maybe because he was so much like my Dad ... someone you truly looked up to and whose charisma drew you near. I think Grandma Nore lived a long life so we could all be together once a year to share in the joy and savor the moments of friends and family. Anyone I've spoken to (Hannah, Kathy, Gloria etc.) on his passing had only kind words and wonderful thoughts to say about Lou. I think back to visits with him in the 70s where behind the suit and tie was a youthful soul. Lou never lost that zest for life and living it to the fullest. Gene, your loving support all those years also kept him going. Let Lou's spirit be a guide for all to cherish and hold near to us.
edward rapp
September 20, 2008
I and Lou were contemporaries in law though I hadn't seen him for a long time. We met very recently when he was moving out a building in which my wife also had an office.
He told me about his serioue cancer and we all hoped that it would be cured. Alas it was not to be and a great person left us too soon.
God bless, Ed and Joanne Rapp
Gene Schaeffer
September 20, 2008
Sleep, sleep, sleep peacefully...my love. You fought valiantly and, as a result, hopefully someone else will benefit from your efforts. With all of my love,
Gene
Lou & Lenin!
September 20, 2008
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