He also volunteered many years as a Meals on Wheels delivery person. Wausau, The Albuquerque Journal writer Ollie Reed Jr. wrote, That Schaefer could turn out such a Western before he ever saw the West is a tribute to his dogged research, devotion to facts, and storytelling ability, all honed by his newspaper work.[12], Schaefer's other westerns included First Blood (1953), The Canyon (1953), Company of Cowards (1957), The Kean Land and Other Stories (1959), Monte Walsh (1963), Heroes Without Glory: Some Goodmen of the Old West (1965), and The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer (1966). I'll miss him, he was a great guy. I have alot of memories with the Schaefers and Jack and Ronna taking care of me when I worked for them down in Norfolk Neb. Create an obituary. Upon his return home from service Jack went back to work at Schaefer Dairy, as a milkman. 9 FVL in girls basketball sectional semifinal, Former Green Bay Packer player facing new charges in Marathon County, Here are Tuesday's high school sports results, Vote for Post-Crescent high school athlete of the week for Feb. 20-25, Watch our Varsity Game of the Week prep livestreams, Republicans want to cap UW System tuition increases to inflation, Live: Giannis playing tonight, but Middleton out for Bucks vs. Magic, Vos to again push for toll roads in Wisconsin to fund transportation, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jack later moved to Mitchell, SD in the 70's, and became a pioneer in the development of cable TV systems throughout the region. I will never Jack. My condolences and deepest sympathies to Liza and family. [13], Schaefers personal favorites were Monte Walsh and The Canyon. My prayers and love to you all. He wrote three essays in the form of conversations with animals. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10 am at St John's Church, 5 St Johns Ct, Cromwell, Ct 06416. [8], In the 1930s Schaefer worked as the education director of the Connecticut State Reformatory, and following his stint at the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (1944 to 1948), he worked in advertising and was a freelance writer before devoting himself to fiction. From our family to yours, we are so sorry for your loss. Parker Schaefer scored 19 points and Elijah Miller posted 14 for the 14-11 Huskies. It is with great sadness that the Schaefer family announces the death of our much loved husband and father Jack Schaefer who passed away on August 10, 2021 at the age of 91. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. 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For nearly 40 years he ran the family business, "Schaefer's Office Supplies", located in downtown Flint. Jack was a very special person that I had the pleasure or working alongside for 25 years. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. My sincere condolences to Cris, John and the entire Schafer and Carbone families. Also leaves behind his loving father John Schafer of Westphalia Michigan and sister Cris Schafer of Lansing, Michigan, and a large extended family and friends. May 12, 2020 Obituary & Services Tribute Wall Obituary John K. "Jack" Schaefer, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Davison, died on May 12, just a few hours after the love of his life, Leila. To progress, move one foot in under your body until your knee reaches your chest. I am sorry for your loss and for all of us who lost Jack. Know that I'm thinking about you all and I will keep him and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. All U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current results for Schaefer. He was born May 3, 1927 in Minerva to Philip and Thelma (Cupples) Schaefer. May God bless him. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Stubby Pringle's Christmas was also adapted into a television film in 1978. I remember him from when I was a child and we had fun times with Ellen, Amy and our families. Easy to get along with he had a Large clientel that Loved him Greatly that would follow him to the Moon and Back. "[15] He had hoped the movie version would be played by the actor George Raft, instead of Alan Ladd. He also became involved in the motel/hotel industry where he built and owned several properties. Christopher Schaefer, Taylor (Nick) Geske, Amber (Corey) Evers, Amanda (Erik) Nelson, Samantha Schaefer, Brandon Schaefer, Jack Sanders, Noah Sanders and Ryan Schaefer. Heaven just got a. Jack Schaefer 02/10/1933 - 10/29/2011 Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. COLUMBUS Richard (Dick) Leo Schaefer, 88, died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his daughter's home in Phoenix. He passed from this life peacefully at his home. We had a ton of pets so I know Jack probably got a kick out of the posible 15 to 20 species we had out on Densmore road at any one time. We are sad to announce that on October 23, 2021 we had to say goodbye to John B. Schaefer (McHenry, Illinois). The son of Joseph. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBittner Funeral Chapel. Jack Warner Schaefer (November 19, 1907 24 January 1991)[1] was an American writer known for his Westerns. He was an active member of St. Liborius Parish and in multiple organizations within the Polo Community. Thanks for the memories, Jack, Jack was a gentleman. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. John "Jack" Wayne Schaefer, 78, of Mitchell, SD, died Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home in Mitchell surrounded by his loving family. Hear your loved one's obituary. Jack Shaffer was born May 27, 1936 to Harold and Myrtle Shaffer in Webster SD; he was the youngest of 3 boys. Write your message of sympathy today. Your Crawford Family remembers. So terribly sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Schaefer. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his children, Mollie, John Jr. Schaefer (Laurie) of Hinsdale, IL, Julie Myers (Brad) of Dayton, Carol Beech (Ron) of Dayton and David Schaefer (Julie) of Dayton; his parents, Charles Schaefer and Ruth Schaefer; his grandparents, Daniel, Hannah Larkin, Joseph and Mary Schaefer; his wife Rita; his brother Charles (Shirley); his grandchildren, John L. Schaefer III, Sydney Turner (Brian), Marlie Dahlgren (Jake), Zachary Myers (Shelby), Adam Schaefer (Hannah), Nichole Schaefer, Emily Schaefer, Kaylie Beech, Brett Myers, Christopher Beech, Joshua Myers and Nathan Beech; and his great grandchildren, Mabel Ann Turner and Quinn Lucille Myers. Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home 34 Beaver Road Wethersfield, CT JACK SCHAFER OBITUARY Jack R. Schafer, 58, passed away unexpectedly January 23, 2022. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Health. I was always in awe of his skills and demeanor when dealing with our animal companions and will forever be thankful for his efforts in catering to our needs. Jack Prokott 4, Joey . They divorced in 1948, and a year later Schaefer married Louise Deans.[22]. He later studied American history which formed the basis of many of his westerns. [16], But he was apparently dismayed by the TV series, saying, Please take my name off that piece-of-crap show. Time at home was often spent with the kids and grandkids playing a spirited game of sheepshead. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. The son of Joseph. Jack was such a beloved member of Indian Cove. [32], A 1967 New York Times review of Schaefer's collected novels noted that "Jack Schaefer is not a writer of conventional westerns," instead, they were, "tautly told and tightly constructed," had "additional ingredients that make for complex storytelling."[33]. They were blessed with 10 children living on the family farm, until they moved to Faulkton in 2018. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? OBITUARY Jack Charles Schaefer March 17, 1945 - December 4, 2015 IN THE CARE OF Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home Jack Schaefer, also known as Happy Jack, was born March 17, 1945 in Amarillo, Texas and peacefully passed away in the presence of family on December 4, 2015 in Fresno, California. Kimberly, Boos shot 12 of 22 from the field, good for 54.5%. Jack Schaefer, also known as Happy Jack, was born March 17, 1945 in Amarillo, Texas and peacefully passed away in the presence of family on December 4, 2015 in Fresno, California. In retirement Jack volunteered for the Kimberly American Legion Post 60 and could often be found at Sunset Park in Kimberly manning the grill at softball games for the Kimberly Recreation Association. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Schaefer of Mitchell, South Dakota, who passed away on January 8, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. The son of Joseph and Clara Last Schaefer, Jack was born on June 23, 1930 and grew up on Newberry St. in Appleton across from the Schaefer family farm and dairy. We had a lot of conversations along the way and he always kept a watch over us youngsters and that made me feel safe. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the honor of working with Jack. He served as a local and state officer in the Polo American Legion and Polo Knights of Columbus for many years. He was such a wonderful man. Liza and family- we are so sorry to hear this tragic news. Heaven just got a little more interesting! Jack Boos pumped in 33 points to lead Rocori past Willmar at Cold Spring. I worked with Jack for 4 summers at the State Park. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for him at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 31, 2021at Holy Spirit Catholic Church Kimberly Site, 600 E. Kimberly Ave. Kimberly, WI. He made work fun and was a mentor to me as I was a college student at the time. Other films included Tribute to a Bad Man with James Cagney, 1956, based on the short story Hangings for the Lucky; Trooper Hook, 1957, featuring Joel McCrea and Barbara Stanwyck and adapted from the story Sergeant Houck; and 1964s Advance to the Rear, taken from the 1957 novel Company of Cowards.[19]. John Ellis "Jack" Schaefer passed away peacefully Sunday, March 6, age 81. Edit Search New Search. He was born Sept. 21, 1928, at home in the Town of Rib Mountain to the late Alois and Katie (Brenton) Schaefer. Prior to moving to Arizona, Richard was a resident of. "Jack Schaefer - Social Networks and Archival Context", "Ohio Reading Road Trip | Jack Schaefer Biography", "Jack Schaefer, Author of 'Shane' And Other Westerns, Dies at 83 (Published 1991)", "Writer from nowhere: How Jack Schaefer found the West in himself", "Jack Schaefer; His First Novel Was 'Shane', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Schaefer&oldid=1141973260, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:04. Keep an eye on the rest of us down here. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. John B. I am so sorry to hear of the news. Dear Liza and family. Paul. 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