James J.R. Schaefer's Obituary
J.R. was born in St. Louis, MO, son of Ray and Kay (Kurtz) Schaefer. He was a civil engineer and was employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation, was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Valmeyer, IL, and had served in the U.S. Army as well as the Naval Reserves.
VisitationFriday, July 7, 2006, 4 - 8 PMLawlor Funeral HomeFuneral MassSaturday, July 8, 2006, 9:30 AMSt. Mary's Catholic Church, Valmeyer, ILIntermentMadonnaville CemeteryMadonnaville, IL
Memorial ContributionsIn Lieu of other gifts, memorials to Fritz's Education Fund, c/o The American FundsThe Prostate Cancer FoundationSurvivorsWife-Lisa (Laurent) SchaeferSon-Frederick 'Fritz' SchaeferParents-Ray and Kay (Kurtz) SchaeferSister-Katherine (Mike) SilerBrother-Bill SchaeferBrother-Sam (Liz) SchaeferFather-in-law & Mother-in-law-Larry and Lola LaurentSisters-In-Law-Lela (Scott Topp) Laurent, Linda Laurent, Loretta Laurent, and Lois (Kevin) GyoreNieces & Nephews-Anthony Siler, Jacob and Katy Gyore, John and Ben SchaeferAlong with other relatives & friendsHe is preceded in death by:Grandparents-Eleanor and William Schaefer, and Maxine and John Kurtz
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