Seth T. Schaefer's Obituary
Mr. Seth Thomas Schaefer, age 82, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2008. He was born February 23, 1926 in Muskegon to Gladys Turner & Austin B. Schaefer and resided most of his life in the Muskegon area. Seth was a member of Cloverville Baptist Church. Seth married the former Beatrice Hill and she preceded him in death on April 14, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Benjamin Schaeffer, his daughter, Darlene Kay and granddaughter, Love Joy Schaefer. Seth was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; and is survived by his children, Rev. David L. (Deborah) Schaefer, Jonathan (Barbara) Schaefer, Paul (Rebekah) Schaefer, Elizabeth (Robert) Bruinsma, James (Kathy) Schaefer; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mae Schaeffer; brother, Louis (Marcia) Irwin and by numerous nieces and nephews. SERVICES will be 1PM Monday, June 30, 2008 at Cloverville Baptist Church (4345 Heights-Ravenna Rd.) with Pastor Josh Rager officiating. Burial will be in Egelston Twp. Cemetery. VISITATION will be 1 hour prior to the service at church. SUGGESTED MEMORIAL: Cloverville Baptist Church. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.,737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210).
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