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Arland Schaeffer Obituary

Arland Schaeffer Jr.
Arland R. Schaeffer Jr., 60, formerly of Allentown, passed away Friday, July 11, 2008, in Hospice of the V.N.A. of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Township. He was born in Allentown, a son of Ruth M. (Beck) Schaeffer of Allentown and the late Arland R. Schaeffer. He was a truck driver for many years. Arland was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors: Mother; brother, Wayne and his wife Gail Schaeffer of Orefield; nieces and nephews. Services: Gravesite services 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, in the Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown. Contributions: Boy Scouts of America.

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 15, 2008.

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Linda K. Peters

July 25, 2008

It has been many, many years since Arland and I last saw each other, but he has always been in my thoughts. Our mothers were friends when they were young and so were we during our years at Salisbury. May God bless you, Arland. Rest in Peace.

Pat Trach

July 16, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of all the good times you've shared.

Anna & Rick Nickol

July 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert Kunkle Sr.

July 16, 2008

Rest in peace,you will always be in our Hearts

Robert Kunkle Sr. & Janet

Robert Kunkle Jr.

July 16, 2008

We will always remember the good times,May u rest in peace.
God Bless

Robert Kunkle Jr. & Family

linda (FRANKENFIELD)Schlosser

July 16, 2008

Sorry to here about your lost .I rember Arland when we were growing up and we all got together on pappy and grammy Schaeffers farm in Walnutport our step dad Kenny Stein took us there often.

Michael Schaeffer

July 16, 2008

From one soldier to another, you will not be forgotten
RIP Uncle Arland
SFC Schaeffer, Michael , Mosul Iraq

sherri dieter

July 15, 2008

arland may you finally rest in peace with no more pain or suffering god bless you

Michael Christine

July 15, 2008

I will remember the good times my friend wile you soar on the wings of forever.

Todd Beck

July 15, 2008

I know we only met a couple of times because of our age difference, but I will always remember those times. Rest In Peace. Your Cuz Todd Beck

Linda Rohr

July 15, 2008

I know that there was alot of years difference betwen us and we haven't seen eachother for a long time but still we are cousins and I am sorry for your loss. Your cuz Linda [beck] Rohr

Kareen Bleam

July 15, 2008

It's been years since we have seen each other but I remember all the good times we had when we where young. I will see you again when I get there!
Love your cuz

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