Herbert W. Schaefer's Obituary
Mr. Herbert W. Schaefer, age 72, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 20, 2011. He was born in Muskegon on June 4, 1938 to Alfred and Audrey (Scheffles) Schaefer. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor at SAPPI Fine Paper until his retirement in 1997. He married the former Lynn L. DeMan in Muskegon on May 4, 1963. She survives him, along with 3 children, David Schaefer of Columbus, OH, Louella (Tim) Hawkins of Muskegon and Brenda (Bo) Hawkins of Shelby, MI; 5 grandchildren, Shelby and Chaz Schaefer, William, Brian and Sara Hawkins. Herbert was an avid fisherman and was a member of Michigan Flywheelers Museum (antique tractor club). A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Olivet Evangelical Free Church, 6790 S. Harvey St., with Rev. Craig Cramblet officiating. VISITATION will be Monday, 6-8 p.m. at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100. He will be laid to rest in Mona View Cemetery. MEMORIAL contributions may be made to: Michigan Flywheelers Museum, 64958 M43 Hwy, Bangor, MI 49013.
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