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Daniel Schaefer Obituary
Daniel Michael Schaefer, 76 of Harrisburg, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Mr. Schaefer was born in Coaldale.
He was a graduate of Marian High School and Penn State University and was a life member of the PSU Alumni Association.
He was a retiree of Boehringer Ingelheim.
He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and a member of The Colonial Golf and Tennis Club.
He was a past vice president of the local Trout Unlimited and winner of the 1993 Pennsylvania Fly Tying Championship. He was a member of the American Legion and served proudly at the White House, Washington, D.C., as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard, U.S Coast Guard.
As a career pharmaceutical representative with Boehinger Ingelheim,, he was honored with all of the company's most prestigious sales achievement awards.
He was a faithful gardener, a gourmet cook, fly fisherman, and an avid if not perfectly satisfied golfer. He traveled often and happily to Ireland to visit cousins (O'Donnell) and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Beyrent Schaefer and Grace Schaefer; his son, Daniel Michael Schaefer; and his daughter, Jill Corde Hopkins Lenhardt (Christopher Lenhardt).
He is survived by his wife, Judy Hopkins Schaefer; grandsons, William Conor Lenhardt and Noah Patrick Lenhardt; twin sister, Mary Kennedy (John Kennedy); sister, Ann Schaefer (Joe Sverchek); niece and goddaughter, Maureen Kennedy (Bill Loring); great-niece, Cailin Kennedy (Bryan Cress); great-nephew, Brian Loring; and great-great-nephew Matthias Cress. He also leaves behind godsons of whom he is greatly proud, Brian Blasko, John Lotwick and Patrick Bowe.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg. Interment, private. Family visitation 10-11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Arrangements are by the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrisburg. Online condolences can be offered at www.hooverfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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JAN D GULDEN D M D
July 27, 2024
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
JAN D GULDEN D M D
Rosemarie Dowling
July 22, 2024
Dear Mary Schaefer Kennedy,
I am so schocked and sad to read of Danny's passing. My condolences and prayers to all the family. We had many fun times at Marian and dances with the Jordan Brothers. God Bless you all.
Rosie Nesgoda Dowling
Bob Sharpe
July 22, 2024
Dear Mary and the rest of the Schaefer family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. As you well remember, we go back quite a ways through St. Mary's and then Marian High. Dan was always the strong quiet type but always got through the assignment, be it school or sports. Dan and I were almost always on the same team with Church League and Little League baseball teams and since we were only one grade apart, we also shared the same classroom at St. Mary's. Those were good times and should always be a part of who we are. Dan will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Veronica (Schweibinz)Jacobs
July 22, 2024
Danny was a very kind fellow student. R.I.P. Danny
Marylee Sheaffer
July 22, 2024
Judy. So sorry to learn o Dans passing. You were so gracious to open your home when I was with Frank Angelo.
I´ll think of you and pray for your comfort.
Mary Lee Sheaffer
Grateful
July 21, 2024
Daniel,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Bill Scutta
July 21, 2024
I would like to express my condolences to all of Dan's family. When we were kids in Coaldale , I think we were in the first second and third grade room at St. Mary's. I'm just an old friend. PAX.
Bill Scutta
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
July 20, 2024
Daniel, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The Cutter is now on station preparing for your final departure. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.
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