Steven William Schaefer

Steven William Schaefer obituary, South Milwaukee, WI

Steven William Schaefer

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24

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Peace Lutheran Church

W240 N6145 Maple Ave., Sussex, WI 53089

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Steven Schaefer Obituary

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Steven William Schaefer

November 5, 1957- January 7, 2026

Of South Milwaukee. Found peace on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Nancy (née Bonzell) Schaefer for almost 22 years. Cherished son of William (fiancée Donna Fleury) and the late Marlene (née Merz) Schaefer. Dear brother of Ronald (Jill) Schaefer. Uncle of Courtney Schaefer (Julie Karlson), CJ (Rachel) Schaefer and Cody Schaefer and Sheri Wanke and Bobby Wanke. Great-uncle of Jackson, Joleene and Harlow. Steve is further survived by other relatives and friend.

A Memorial Services will be Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, W240 N6145 Maple Ave. Sussex, WI.

Church & Chapel Funeral Service Serving the Family

Milw. 262-827-0659 Wauk. 262-549-0659

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Church & Chapel Funeral Home - New Berlin

15250 West National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151

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Jan

24

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Peace Lutheran Church

W240 N6145 Maple Ave., Sussex, WI 53089

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