Passed away peacefully, Sunday March 26, 2017 at the age of 94. Still in love with wife of 73 years, Ruth Jean. Generous and giving father of John (Jenny), Mark (Linda), Matt (Mari) and the late Tom Schaefer. Father-in-law of Priscilla Schaefer. Proud grandfather of Julie, Scott (Ann) and Lisa Schaefer (Barb Clark), Krysten (Steve) Chrapla, Becky (Steve) Mollett, Jessica, Adam, Nick Schaefer, Hank Thomas and Guy Finley and 11 great-grandchildren.
Fred was grateful to AA for 38 years of sobriety and to his sponsor Tom K. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a retiree after 42 years of service at Wisconsin Telephone Company.
Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Saturday April 1, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Memorial Service at 12:00 PM.