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Henry Schaefer Obituary

Schaefer, Henry F.
Age 59

Omaha. Passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at UNMC in Omaha. Henry was born on April 16, 1953 in Omaha to the late Leonard and Deloris (Smith) Schaefer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Leonard Schaefer Jr. He is survived by 2 daughters, Cassandra and Mary Jo; son, Brian; 4 granddaughters; 2 grandsons and 1 great grandson; sister-in-law, Jacque; niece, Amber and nephew, J.J.; ex-wife, Kathleen Hynek, all Omaha; brothers and sisters.
No Visitation. MEMORIAL SERVICE on Monday at 1pm at Carter Lake United Methodist Church. Private family burial of cremated remains at a later date. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home - Bayliss Park Chapel
545 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
712-322-7779

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Sep. 15, 2012.

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September 19, 2012

Thoughts and prayer to the family. May you rest in peace, Butch.

Kathy & Shirlee Collier

The Schmidt Family

September 17, 2012

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard Dross

September 16, 2012

Many memories of hanging around with Butch. We grew up together in Junior High School and many years beyond. Sorry for the loss of a friend and of a loved one.

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