Kenneth C. Schaefer

Kenneth Schaefer (58), son of Joyce and Christopher Schaefer (Jefferson, OH) passed unexpectedly on July 3, 2024. He was born in Madison, OH on April 22, 1966. He attended Buckeye Local Schools, graduating from Edgewood Senior High School in 1984. Ken graduated from Ohio Dominican University in 2004 BSBA and The Ohio State University in 2010 MA. Ken will forever be remembered by his parents Joyce and Christopher Schaefer (Jefferson, OH); his children Morgan (Weiss) Hawley (Waldron, AR), Christopher Schaefer (Dublin, OH) and McKenna Vargo (Dublin, OH); Brothers Michael Schaefer (North Olmsted, OH), Roger Schaefer (New Albany, OH), and Matt Schaefer (Renton, WA) Nephews & Nieces: Tyler Schaefer (Cleveland, OH), Caitlyn Schaefer (Jefferson, OH), Michael Schaefer (Erie, PA), Cooper Schaefer (New Albany, OH), and Finley Schaefer (Renton, WA).
Ken was a Senior Associate with the Fannie May Corporation and held various leadership roles (Vice President, President, and most recently Board Member) in the Institute of Real Estate Management Columbus. He formerly worked as a teacher in the West Jefferson School District, coaching the boy's baseball and wrestling teams. He is a veteran of the US Army, proudly serving his country from 1984-1988. He then enlisted again following the attacks of 09/11, before being honorably discharged.
Ken loved coaching his son Chris' athletic teams and individual endeavors. He is a lifelong fan of all Cleveland sports teams &The Ohio State Buckeyes. Ken was an avid amateur bodybuilder, competing most recently in the NPC Mike Francois Classic in June.
A memorial service will be held at Moreland Funeral Home, Westerville, OH on Monday July 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. An abbreviated viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Westerville, OH at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow the mass at the Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, OH.