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SCHAEFER, David E. age 77 died Easter Sunday April 12, 2009. David was born November 20, 1931 in Columbus, IN to Earl H. and Flora R. Schaefer. David was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jeffrey Earl. He graduated from St. Peters Lutheran School , Columbus High School and Purdue University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. David worked for Inland Division of General Motors retiring after 38 ½ years. He was a lifelong Lutheran and member of the Lutheran Church of our Savior in Oakwood being active in the Church Council and various other activities. He enjoyed playing sports; golf, bowling, baseball and a antique car buff. David is survived by his wife of 44 ½ years, Marion E. (Stinchecum) Schaefer and numerous cousins. Memorial services will be held 1:30 PM Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Lutheran Church of our Savior, 155 E. Thruston Blvd., Oakwood, OH with Rev. Gary Eichhorn officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service in the Parish House. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior or to ones favorite charity. Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH in charge of arrangements. For other remembrances and condolences please visit our website at www.routsong,com.
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Philip Schaefer
April 14, 2009
Kathy and I want you to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. David is with the Lord and your son. God's Blessings and Comfort.
Clifford Loeb
April 16, 2009
To the family of Dave Schaefer.
We worked together at Inland. We celebrated at the same retirement party and we both started at Inland at about the time.
My Sympathies
Cliff Loeb
Walter Waligura
April 20, 2009
Marion and Dave's family,
We were so sadden to read of the death of Dave. We have you in our prayers.
Walt and Marge waligura
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