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Gregory Schafer Obituary

GREGORY D. SCHAFER SCHERERVILLE, IN Gregory D. Schafer, age 73, lifelong resident of Schererville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rose Marie (nee Kucia); four children: Jeff (MaryAnne) Schafer of St. John, Tim (Jamie) Schafer of Lombard, IL, Brian Schafer of Cedar Lake and Julie (Ken) Kolanowski of St. John; grandchildren: Jayson, Jennifer and Jeffery Jr. Schafer, Kenny, Amanda, Allison and Lindsey Kolanowski; one sister, Patricia Belanger of Wolverine, MI. Preceded in death by parents: Clarence and Augusta Schafer; and brother, Richard Schafer. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. from the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave. (Indianapolis Blvd.), St. John, IN with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 93rd and Wicker Ave., St. John, IN. Burial at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Scher- erville, IN. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Schafer was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was retired from Inland Steel after 39 years of service and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the St. John V.F.W. Post #717, St. John the Evangelist Church and a former member of St. Michael Church, Schererville. He enjoyed gardening, model railroading and woodworking and was an avid outdoorsman. www.fagenmiller.com

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Published by The Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2008.

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mike keilman

December 23, 2008

To my Long Long Friends,

Im so sorry to hear about Greg, he was one great guy. My prayers are with you all. He was a unique man. I picture him in the back yard on the patio watching westerns and reading the Sunday paper. God Bless you all!

Mary Giancola

December 15, 2008

Julie:

Please accept our sympathy on the passing of your Dad.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Barbara McCarty

December 14, 2008

Dearest Rose Marie: Just heard about Greg's passing. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I know you will deeply miss his presence. If you need to talk to someone, please contact me. Having lost Ted only 4 months ago, I truly know how you must feel. Jan and John send their love and prayers, as I do also.

Barbara McCarty (Kernal)

Tammy Boenne (Hlad)

December 14, 2008

Thinking of you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

Mike Morley & Steve Hembroff

December 14, 2008

To Brian (and the rest of the Shafer family). Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. These days may seem unbearable but as life goes on you will realize that your father will be with you always. Cherish the wonderful memories that you have of him, those memories will stay with you forever.

Pauline Potter Shropshire

December 14, 2008

Rose Marie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Greg. My sincere condolences to all of you. I passed by your house recently, and saw you decorating for Christmas, and wondered if Greg was ill. I wanted to stop and say Hi, but didn't want to interrupt you. I hope I can see and talk to you soon.
God Bless you and your family, during these terrible days of loss.
Love,

Kent Govert

December 13, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dawn Czarnik

December 13, 2008

I was so sad to hear about Mr. Schafer. I've always been in awe of his beautiful garden--what a talented man! We are praying for the whole Schafer family.

Sharon Giancola

December 13, 2008

I am so sorry for you loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Tim Brew

December 13, 2008

Our condolences to all the Schafer's at this sad time. I always enjoyed talking with Greg when I visited the house, as he was always smiling and welcoming and fun to be around. He will be missed.

Douglas @Linda Patterson

December 13, 2008

The loss to the Schafer family will be felt by many who loved and respected Gregory,our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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