Gale Schaff

July 27, 1949 - May 7, 2021

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Gale Marie Schaff found eternal peace on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the age of 71. She passed away at Mitchell Manor in West Allis, WI, where she was a resident since October of 2016. Gale is survived by siblings Dennis (Doris) Schaff of Grafton, WI, Alan Schaff of Las Vegas, NV, Eileen (Donn) Dennis of Portland, OR and sister-in-law, Peggy Schaff of Milwaukee, WI. She is further survived by niece Camille (Tim) Marking, their children Destinee and Hunter, niece Shonda Schaff, nephews Daniel Schaff and Jacob Schaff (godson), along with many other relatives. Gale was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Dale.

Gale was born July 27, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI, to Peter and Margaret Schaff (Schulz). Gale graduated from Mercy High School in 1967 and pursued a nursing degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduating in 1971. She started her career as an RN at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, later holding posts in Wisconsin and Texas. A career change saw her serving as a medical procedure approval specialist in Texas and then in Nevada, where she retired. In March of 2015, Gale suffered a stroke, which disabled her and required entrance into an assisted living facility.

Gale was an accomplished photographer who often served as the family’s “official picture taker” before her stroke. Gale was an avid reader. She loved all type of books and any printed material she could get her hands on. Gale had an ardent interest in community safety and law enforcement, and she participated in police department ride-along programs in several cities. Gale loved to travel when able and immersed herself in CD’s and DVD’s when physical travel was no longer an option.

A private ceremony will be held by family members.

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In memory of Gale Schaff, Gerdi lit a candle

Liebe Gale, auf Englisch fehlen mir die Worte noch mehr, als auf deutsch. Ich bin unglaublich traurig darüber zu hören, dass du verstorben bist. Wir haben uns über den Hund kennen gelernt. Ich kann mich noch gut an deine Karte zur Geburt unserer kleinen Tochter erinnern. Sie hat mich zu Tränen gerührt. Auch wenn wir uns nur virtuell kennen gelernt haben, so kann ich mich an deine warmherzige Art und deine lieben Worte gut erinnern. Ich hoffe, du sitzt da auf irgendeiner Wolke, 100 Bullys um dich rum und genießt die Freiheit. RIP. ❤️

Gale, May you rest in heavenly peace❤️ I miss you dearly and I will forever cherish our friendship, Love, Carina, Olli & Manni

I was so sorry to hear of Gale's passing. I knew her from grade school at St Anne. We lost touch after grade school as she attended a catholic high school and I went to a public school. We later were able to converse and catch up via Facebook and by telephone until she had her stroke. I am happy that she is no longer suffering.

I went to nursing school with Gale and we were friends. I remember that she and I spent time at the USO and sometimes would go down to Great Lakes on a Friday night to the dances for the top class that graduated that week. Usually her mother drove. I married a man who was in the navy, but by the time we were married he was in reserves. When she graduated and moved to Boston, we lost touch. Sorry to hear her health prevented travel for several of her last years.

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Gale Schaff

Brookfield

Brown Deer Road

Capitol Drive

New Berlin