Raymond Schaefer, 92, of New Alsace, IN passed Saturday, August 18, 2018. He leaves his beloved children Russell (Karen) Schaefer of Sunman, Edna (Jim) Gilbert of Sunman, Linda (Dave) McDonald of Hilton Head, and Mary Lou (Ken) Eckstein of Sunman. His grandchildren: Trisha Freyer, Trent Freyer, Tina Jenkins, Amanda Eckstein, Abbey (Ben) Bruner and 3 great-grandchildren. He also leaves his brothers Harry, Robert, and Lester, and his sister Rosemary Conrad.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Bertha and Alfred Schaefer, his wife Marie Schaefer, and his siblings Joseph, John, Alfred, Elmer, Ralph, Bertha Mae, and Eugene.
Raymond loved playing cards and listening to music. Sugar cookies and ice cream were some of his favorite things to eat.
He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of the North Dearborn Legion Post 452.
Visitation is Wednesday, August 22, from 5-8 at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, August 23 at 10:00 at St. Paul Church, All Saints Parish.
Memorials: Sunman Life Squad, Masses, N. Dearborn Legion Post 452.