Craig L. Schaefer

Craig L. Schaefer obituary

Craig L. Schaefer

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Aug

16

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church

3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, WI 54220

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Aug

16

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church

3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, WI 54220

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Craig Schaefer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory - Manitowoc on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Craig L. Schaefer, age 62, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born November 8, 1962 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lloyd and Jean (Meyr) Schaefer. Craig is survived by his son: Bryce Schaefer; his brother and sister-in-law: Keith and Chris Schaefer; aunts and uncle: Jean Nelson and Dean Schaefer, and Nancy Borcalli. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Jean Schaefer; and his brother: Thomas Schaefer. Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Stephen Melso. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the Schaefer family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church

3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, WI 54220

Send Flowers

Aug

16

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church

3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, WI 54220

Send Flowers