Cyril Jude "Cy" Schaefer

1934 - 2025

Cyril Jude Schaefer, 91, of Sartell, died July 4, 2025. He was born in Chicago Feb. 11, 1934, to Cyril and Una (Westbrook) Schaefer. He attended Loyola Academy, Wright Jr. College and DePaul University. He married Nancy (Letarte) in 1960 at Providence Catholic Church in Chicago and moved to Sartell in 1973, where they raised eight children.

Cy worked for the Minnesota Correctional Facility and as an estimator for SEH. He was semi-pro football player, enjoyed metal detecting, president and secretary of the Great River Regional Coin Club for over 30 years, Cubs fan, expert in frugality, avid hunter, a known prankster, considered himself the "best driver in the world," and has had many drag races with unsuspecting drivers.

Survived by children, Suzanne (Omri Shochatovitz) of Minneapolis, Cy Jr. (Bonnie)of Anaconda, Montana, Phil (Carla) of Waite Park, Cynthia of Minneapolis, Annmarie Moilanen (Mike) of Rice, Mary Nelson (John) of Plainfield, Illinois, Virginia Daniels (Mike) of Sauk Rapids, and Sharon Mentzer (Kevin) of Sartell; 25 grandchildren; seven (two on the way) great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother, David (Sue) Schaefer, MD of Rochester, Michigan.

Preceded in death by parents; wife, Nancy; siblings Anne, Anthony, Brice and Martin (Judy) Schaefer.

Mass of Christian Burial was July 10 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. The Rev. Thomas Olson officiated and burial was at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visitation was July 9 with parish prayers at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space and one hour prior to service at the church Thursday.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Obituary, guest book, and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com

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