RICHARD W. SCHAEFER Sr.

SCHAEFER RICHARD W., SR.
84, of Brentwood, on Thurs., Nov. 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Patricia (Pillion) Schaefer; dear father of Karen (Bill) Sinning, Dick (Pam), Bill (June) and Rob (Annette) Schaefer; also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother of Don (Jul) and the late Frank "Sonny", Jim, Ray and Sr. Virginia Schaefer, I.H.M. NO VISITATION. Richard W. Schaefer – Husband, Father, Coach. Rich lived his life to a standard that many found difficult to understand. He simply believed that perfection should be the goal of any endeavor and that hard work was the only honorable way to achieve it. He took tremendous pride in his 43 years at the Pittsburgh Press/Post Gazette; his time as head football coach at St. Sylvester's; his four children; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He taught us many life lessons, some taking years to fully comprehend, but all with the intention of making us stronger, independent, and free willed. Through the years, Rich was known for doing things his way, on his terms, and often for the benefit of others. He was never motivated by self aggrandizement, just a burning desire to do things right. He often wondered if he truly made a difference in the lives he touched; we hope he realized he did. Rich died with dignity thinking of us until the end, and wouldn't you know it, on his own terms! That last lesson was a tough one, Dad. We will remember it always. Memorial donations may be made to the Brentwood Park Initiative, 3903 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15227. Memorial Mass on Sat. at 10 a.m. in St. Sylvester Church. Arrangements entrusted to the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227, 412 881-2300. To sign the online guestbook, please visit:
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