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Schaeffer, John Franklin Jr. COMMANDER, United States Navy Chaplain Corps, age 86, died Monday,February 11th, 2013.
He was born to Miriam Moyer Schaeffer and John Franklin Schaeffer Sr. August 31, 1926, in Reading, Pennsylvania.
After graduating from Altoona, Pennsylvania, High School in 1944, he was accepted into the V-12 Program for commissioned officers attending Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and graduating after World War II with a master's degree in electrical engineering.
Leaving behind his science degree, he entered Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, graduating in 1951 in the third founding class.
Between the mission field and the Navy, he chose the United States Navy Chaplain Corps. In his total of 27 years in the Navy, he had 11 years foreign and/or sea duty; among them, two tours with the U.S. Marines and two overseas tours, three years in Naples, Italy, and two years Senior Chaplain at Subic U.S. Naval Base in the Philippine Islands during the Vietnam War.
After retiring from the Navy, he served 23 years full time pastorates in the United Church of Christ at Good Shepherd in Reading, Pennsylvania, First Church in Belvidere, Tennessee, and St. John's in Lebanon,
Pennsylvania.
After full time pastorates, he was an interim for 6.5 years at Millbach, Fredericksburg, Sacramento and Campbelltown in Pennsylvania.
Moving to Knoxville in 2001 with his wife of 52 years, Audrey Weimorts Schaeffer, to be with their daughter Ginny Lee Hill, son-in-law, Bradley Allen Hill, and grandchildren Brianna, Kaitlyn, Reagan and Maxwell, he has substituted in Presbyterian Church USA at Mascot, Mars Hill, Athens, Tennessee; Fourth Presbyterian, Rockwood, New Prospect, New Hope, Spring Place and others.
His greatest desire in life was to be found faithful in serving God his Father, his Savior Jesus Christ, and the Helper, the Holy Spirit.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 4904 Asheville Highway, Knoxville TN, 37914 or Volunteer Ministries Center, 511 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917.
Arrangements and online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com.
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Carol Klinger
February 18, 2013
Dearest Audrey, You must know that you are in our thoughts and prayers these difficult days. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you. With love, Carol and Carl
Lucille Sweet
February 16, 2013
Audrey,
You and the family are in my heart and prayers. I am currently out of town but will be there for the service on Wednesday. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to call me.
Elaine (Yerger) Trout
February 14, 2013
Very sorry to hear the news about Rev. Schaeffer. I have fond memories of him from his time at Good Shepherd UCC.
My prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Linda (Risser) Patrick
February 14, 2013
Audrey, I enjoyed meeting you and your husband, while he was the interim pastor at Salem UCC in Campbelltown. I am sorry for your loss, but know that John has truly met his desire in life.
David and Kathy Lear family
February 14, 2013
Sorry to hear about John. I know you and your family will do fine because of your faith in god. I am sure he will be missed.
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