Paul J. Schaefer Jr.

Schaefer, Paul J., Jr.

Paul Schaefer, age 67 of Hilbert, WI succumbed to prostate cancer on Aug. 28, 2015. He passed away on his own terms in his home surrounded by family. He was brave, strong and loved beyond words.

Paul was born on Aug. 24, 1948 and grew up in Stockbridge on a farm. He served in the U.S. Army 1968-1970. He worked at Tecumseh in New Holstein for 39 years and retired from Warehouses of Wisconsin (WOW) in 2012. He lived his life in service of others, fixing neighbors' lawnmowers and volunteering for projects. He remained a proud veteran and belonged to the American Legion Post 127 in Hilbert.

Paul married Patricia (Schwalenberg) Schaefer on April 17, 1971. Paul raised 4 daughters: Jill, Tina, Gail and Lisa. He was a patient and involved father. He also adored his 5 grandchildren.

Paul enjoyed snowmobiling, plowing snow, playing Sheepshead and the Packers. Most of all, he loved sturgeon spearing.

Paul is survived by his wife Pat, daughters, their significant others and his grandchildren: Jill Schaefer & Chris Rozoff | Tina & Neil Sowinski, Natalie, Kaitlyn & Emily | Gail & Craig Pattermann, Leo & Logan | Lisa Schaefer & Kevin Arndt.

Additional survivors include: Harvey (Jane) Schaefer, Dennis (Pat) Schaefer, Gary (Rosemary) Schaefer, Diane (John) Schneider, Bruce (Connie) Schaefer, Wayne (Becky) Schaefer, Jim Schaefer & Gail Bukowski-Picard, Brenda (Tom) Peroutka, Delores Schwalenberg (mother-in-law), Charles Schwalenberg, Kathy (Steve) Hemauer, Jim (Cindy) Schwalenberg, Dan (Ruth) Schwalenberg, Steve (Lisa) Schwalenberg, David (Lori) Schwalenberg, Paul (Kelly) Schwalenberg and John (Amy) Schwalenberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents Agnes (Zitzelsberger) & Paul Schaefer, Sr., father-in-law Cyril Schwalenberg, brother-in-law Mike Schwalenberg, nephew Adam Schwalenberg and nieces Jennifer and Amanda Hemauer.

Paul's wake will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton from 6-8 p.m. His funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hilbert at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Paul J. Schaefer, Jr.

His family appreciates the outpouring of love and support. Special thanks to Paul's medical staff at the Milwaukee VA and FVHO. Extra thanks to Theda Care at Home Hospice.

To read more about Paul, visit: wietingfuneralhome.com