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John Schaefer Obituary
John J. Schaefer, 68, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023, at Franciscan Health Michigan City, Indiana. He was born on June 20, 1955, to Frank and Katherine (Siegmund) Schaefer, who preceded him in death.
He graduated from Marquette High School, Michigan City, in 1973 and received his BS degree from Marquette University in 1977. He was the Marquette Golden Eagles No. 1 fan as he graduated the year the team, then the Warriors, won the national championship-1977.
John began his career as a certified public accountant for the Indiana State Board of Accounts and retired from that position after two decades. He then formed John J. Schaefer Certified Public Accountant, P.C. and spent the next 25 years providing accounting services to individuals, not- for- profit organizations and a host of all types of businesses and industries. He served as controller for Michigan City during the Mayor Oberlie administration.
John served on a number of boards and committees including the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, the Marquette Foundation and Members Advantage Credit Union to name a few. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 432 and Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, Gamma Lambda Chapter.
He was also a Trivia Genius traveling with his team throughout La Porte County and winning a number of events. John loved life to the fullest and was a friend to countless people.
John is survived by his immediate family: sister, Joan (Richard) Haviland of Honeoye Falls, New York; brother, Tom and Mary Ann (Carpenter) Schaefer of Baltimore, Maryland; sister, Marian (Bob) Cline of San Antonio, Texas; brother Dick Schaefer of Michigan City; brother, Bob and Jayne (Westbrook) Schaefer of Long Beach; and his lifetime love, Glenda Snyder of Valparaiso. Plus, many nephews, nieces and cousins from all over the country.
Mass of Christian burial will be conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 606 So. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, Indiana, with Rev. Jordan Fetcko officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana.
Visitation hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Queen of All Saints Legacy Center.
In John's honor, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice.
To sign a guestbook and leave condolences online, please visit our website at www. otthaverstock.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anthony (Tony) Rodriguez
January 6, 2024
John´s passion for betterment of his home community was was profound. His professional skill was was put to use in so many real ways on a decades long basis. Because of this commitment Michigan City benefitted directly and continues to benefit today from the seeds planned by this amazing man. I will truly miss John and my prayers are with his entire and extended family.
Chris Blank
December 28, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bob and Sue Yoder
December 11, 2023
We will miss John's smiling face at our Thanksgiving table. He always asked where the "Guest of Honor" was?
Sally Lawton
December 6, 2023
Our deepest Sympathy to the Schaefer family.
May you rest in peace John.
Mike & Sally Lawton
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