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Donald Schaefer Obituary

Donald Joseph Schaefer, age 72 of New Baltimore, passed away January 11, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1948 to Donald and Janet Schaefer. Donald married the love of his life Patricia Yaklin and together they had two children; William and Erica. He worked as a truck driving for 32 years and then became a bus driver. Donald enjoyed going out on his boat and fishing. He was part of a bowling league at Imperial Lanes. His favorite thing was spending time with his family and friends; especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed being part of his grandchildren’s everyday life. Loving husband of Patricia; beloved father of William (Joann) Schaefer and Erica (Dan) Saari; cherished grandfather of Gracie, Casey, and Carson; dear brother of Karen (Mike) Sobiecki, David (Margie) Schaefer, and Barbara (Chuck) Piotrowski; dear brother in law of Larry (Linda) Yaklin, Dennis Yaklin, Debra Lucia, and Barbie (Frank) Constantine; Donald is also survived by many extended loved ones and friends. He will be greatly missed by many. Visitation was held January 13 at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home with Funeral Mass Service January 14 at St. Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Church. Please leave a memory at:

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Published by The Voice from Jan. 22 to Jan. 27, 2021.

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Erica Schaefer

January 23, 2021

Dad - love & miss you so much. So unreal that you are gone. There will always be a hole in my heart from the day you left me. We were cheated of so many memories to come. I will cherish the all great memories we did made over the 46 years I was blessed to call you Dad. So proud to be your daughter. Love you to the moon and back ❤❤

Erica Schaefer

January 23, 2021

Love you Dad! So unreal you are gone. I still see your smiling face everywhere I go. We were cheated of making more memories but will hold on to the so many great memories we made in the 46 years I was blessed to call you my Dad! So proud to be your daughter.

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13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lee-Ellena Funeral Home

46530 Romeo Plank Rd, Macomb, MI 48044

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14

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Church

50931 Maria Street, Baltimore, MI 48047

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14

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Church

50931 Maria Street, Baltimore, MI 48047

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Lee-Ellena Funeral Home

46530 Romeo Plank Rd, Macomb Township, MI 48044

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