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Peter Schaefer Obituary

Peter J. Schaefer Peter J. Schaefer passed away on May 24, 2017, at home with his wife and daughters by his side. Born on July 14, 1934, in Worth, Ill., Peter was employed by United Airlines for 44 years, served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years, with 2 years in the Reserves and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Peter is survived by his wife, Giovanna (Joan) Schaefer; daughters: Anne Schaefer-Salinas (Mike) and Beth Schaefer and her partner Maria Holmes; and grandson Declan Salinas. There will be a Rosary followed by Mass at 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at St. Patrick's Church in Arroyo Grande. A reception in the Church Hall will follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jun. 18, 2017.

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