Found peace on Sunday, May 7, 2017, age 64, after a short but courageous battle against malignant melanoma. Devoted husband of Leslie. Proud father of Becky (Chuck) Zielinski and Emily Schaefer. Loving grandpa of Ethan, Andrew and Owen. Preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Al Schaefer, and aunt Nancy Gingras. Dear brother of Bruce Schaefer, the late Linda Boone, Barbara Damato, Jeff (Cheryl) Schaefer and Tammi (Jamie) Klappa. Cherished cousin of Bobby (Donna) Brown, the late Rick Brown, Susan (Jay) Yenor, Denise (David) Malmquist, Jeanette Gingras, Glen Gingras and Jackie Gingras. Loving son-in-law of Shirley (the late Harry) Grutza. “Cool” brother-in-law of Jim (Nancy) DeWitt, Gary (Bonnie) DeWitt, Tom (Marcia) Grutza, Randy (Tierney) Grutza, Stacie (Kevin) Rasmussen and Kathy (Gary) Zube. Also loved by other countless nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, Thursday, May 11, 2017, 4:00 PM-6:45 PM. Service 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.