- Clemens D. Schaefer Clemens D. Schaefer, 86, Century Ridge in Chilton, formerly of N4152 Hwy 5 5, Stockbridge went home to be with his wife in heaven on Tuesday July 2 5.Clem was born March 22, 1920 in the Town of Stockbridge to the late Math ew and Anastasia (Watry) Schaefer. He proudly served in the Army during WW II and was a member of the VFW Post and American Legion in Stockbridge; al so the DAV Chapter 65 of Wisconsin. On October 28, 1948 he married Bernade tte Halbach at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jericho. She preceded h im in death on April 12, 1998. Clem worked hauling milk for Fred Kohn, dro ve bus for the Hemauer Bus Co. Stockbridge, and was employed at Tecumseh P roducts Co. from 1964 until he retired in 1984; he also ran the family fa rm in Stockbridge until his retirement. One of his favorite past times w as to take a ride to get a hamburger at the Red & White or The Stretc h. He enjoyed driving the back roads and taught his grandchildren nev er to drive the same road twice. Clem and his wife did a lot of card playi ng, dancing, and also traveling throughout the United States. Clem was a l ifelong member of St. Mary's Church in Stockbridge. Clem is survived by h is two sons Glen (Joyce) Schaefer, Kiel and Kenneth (Sherrie) Schaefer, Ch ilton. Eight grandchildren, Mark (Tammy) Schaefer, Lonnie (Fiancée Jessi ca Grube) Schaefer, Phillip (Special Friend Jolene) Schaefer, Patrick Scha efer, Kami Schaefer, Tara (Nicholas) Bennin, Terrie (Michael) Zirbel, Math ew (Special Friend Cassie Keuler) Schaefer. Two great-grandchildren, Co dy Schaefer and Alexis Zirbel. A brother Robert (Rita) Schaefer. A brother -in-law, Leander Halbach and three sisters-in-law, Lila (Donald) Kampfe r, Marie Schaefer and Delores Schaefer. Many other nieces and nephews furt her survive him. Clem was also preceded in death by his parents, three bro thers and a sister-in-law; Hugo, Paul (Agnes), and Raymond Schaefer, a nd an infant grandchild. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturd ay July 29, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stockbridge. Burial wi ll be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at church from 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday July 29, 2006 when service will be held. A mem orial fund has been established in the name of Clemens D. Schaefer. Wieti ng Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. The fami ly of Clem would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Century R idge; especially Donna Kloehn for all your help and gerosity. Thank you al so to Hospice Nurse Karen Doerr and Dr. Randy Theiler."Gramps" you have left such a lasting impression on us. We will never forg et the many rides for hamburgers, stories you have told, and you singing " In Heaven there is no Beer." You will always and forever be with us! Tar a, Terrie & MathewDad- Thanks for all the great times that you have given us throughout lif e, we will now build on the memories and will never forget you. Peace be w ith you. ... Ken & Sherrie
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The Sheboygan Press
July 27, 2006
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1920 - 2006 (86 years)
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