Fred Schaefer's Obituary
Fred Schaefer, age 99, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Fred was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on February 23, 1915.
Fred is survived by his sons; Robert (Rebecca) Schaefer, Fred Schaefer, Mark (Joan) Schaefer. He is also survived by his grandsons, Ian and Owen Schaefer and many other relatives and friends.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Maria, his first wife, Olga (nee: Weidner) Schaefer and by his second wife, Clara (nee: Friesema) Schaefer.
There will be a visitation for Fred at Calvary Memorial Church on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with a service to follow at 6:00 pm. Fred will be laid to rest with full military honors at West Lawn Memorial Park on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. Please meet the family at the cemetery entrance at 10:30 am.
Memorials have been suggested to Calvary Memorial Church.
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