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Colin Schaefer Obituary
LAKE WINOLA — Colin Jacob Schaefer, 24, of Lake Winola, passed away after an accident on March 29, 2019. Born in Tunkhannock on Dec. 27, 1994, He was the son of Bobbi (Michael) Phillips, of Tunkhannock, and Eric (Lois) Schaefer, of Mehoopany.
Colin was a graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School, Class of 2013. His infectious smile, laugh, and personality will be deeply remembered by so many. He was passionate about quad and bike racing, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed working on his vehicles, especially his Ford Powerstoke Diesel. Colin had a job that he absolutely loved operating his tow truck, "the Goblin," for VPR Motors of Wilkes-Barre. He cherished spending quality time with his family and friends; and most importantly with his best friend, partner in crime, and side kick, his dog, Duke.
In addition to his parents, Colin is survived by his grandparents, Don and Mary Lou Schaefer, of Tunkhannock, and Patricia (Tim) Allen, of Canton; siblings, Dale Kitchnefsky, Angela (Brian) Richards, Devin (Becca) Schaefer, Donna Tunstall, Stefan Schlachter, and Autumn Schlachter; nephews, Daegan and Coburn Richards, and Jason Gumble; goddaughter, Addalyn Deininger; several cherished aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles, cousins, and friends.
Colin was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Kenneth Pratt, and uncles, G. Jeff Schaefer and Daniel Drake.
Family and friends are invited to attend Colin's celebration of life which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 3, 2019, at the Triton Hose Company, 116 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Please visit the funeral home website to share memories or extend condolences.
Colin was a lover of animals; please consider a memorial donation in his honor to a no-kill pet shelter.
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Memories and Condolences
for Colin Schaefer
Linda an russ rieman
March 25, 2024
In are thoughts an prayers daily . In our hearts forever . God bless yas all we love yas
April 17, 2019
Sorry for your great loss, may God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Ps. 51:17-JW
April 6, 2019
Very sorry for your loss.Your tears are not unnoticed by the Most High God in heaven. May you be comforted by the scriptural thoughts at Psalm 121. There you will find assurance of God's love and support for you.
April 6, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. May your prayers bring the comfort you need in this difficult time. Be confident that God is moved with compassion and understands your grief.
May Psalm 121 also bring you comfort.
Linda Festa
April 4, 2019
Bobbi, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Our children are irreplaceable. Mary Lou, my sincere sympathy to you and your entire family. You are all in my prayers. Linda Festa (formerly of MFHS)
Lisa
April 3, 2019
So very sorry for your lost of Colin. We was a great young man. I will remember his smiles and laughter.
Carol Lipperini
April 3, 2019
Mary Lou and Don, we're so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Bobbi Jo and Eric, our prayers are with you and your family. Dan and Carol Lipperini
Liz Lenny DeWolfe
April 3, 2019
Eric and Bobbie,
Lenny and I send our prayers and condolences to you.
We will remember Colin for that huge smile he had, and the laughter that he brought to so many, Lenny will remember giving Colin his first hog ride. The world lost a good young gentleman.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
April 2, 2019
Bobbi, Dave and I are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please contact us, Dave personal cell phone is still the same.
Liz Perrella
April 2, 2019
Bobbi, I am so heartbroken for you. Colin must have been an amazing young man, and I'm so sorry this happened. I love you, my friend, and am here if you need an ear or a shoulder.
April 2, 2019
Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.
April 2, 2019
Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.
Russ an linda Rieman
April 2, 2019
Colin you have grown so quickly . Last we have actually seen you was when you was a lil man . With the big happy family that we all are from its hard to spend time with everyone . As we all grow older an make families of our own its even harder to make time for everyone. Your great uncle Russ an Great aunt Linda is so sorry we havent spent more time spending it with the whole huge family an more with you . Our father has taken you from us now an took you home to a much better place . He had better plans for you . Your work is done down here . Your work is just beginning up there . . Ive heard its a beautiful place is heaven . Somday we will all be there . Till then colin shaefer we will always love you an keep you close in our hearts . Time to say good bye down here our sweet angel . While all is saying hello up there love you always your great uncle Russ an great aunt Linda
April 1, 2019
Ill miss you you were such a good friend in my little time of knowing you. Wish I got the chance to see what we would have been.
April 1, 2019
Very sorry for your loss.Your tears are not unnoticed by the Most High God in heaven. May you be comforted by the scriptural thoughts at Psalm 121. There you will find assurance of God's love and support for you.
April 1, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. May your prayers bring the comfort you need in this difficult time. Be confident that God is moved with compassion and understands your grief.
May Psalm 121 also bring you comfort.
Lisa Redlich
April 1, 2019
Love you to the heavens and beyond colin! I will always remember our summer vacations! Especially the one thunder chased you and his ball around the shed! I'll never forget your response! Bet you didn't know I could run so fast!!
Linda Richards
April 1, 2019
My sincerest condolences in the death of Colin, Bobbi Jo. May that beautiful smile always be your most treasured memory of your precious son!
April 1, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Please allow the fondest memories shared with your loved one to be a soothing blanket over your heart. Take comfort in our Heavenly Father who is our Rock & Stronghold in times of grief. He is our shield and the God of refuge. Psalms 18:2
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