Jan Keith Schaefer
September 26, 1937 ~ April 2, 2020
Jan Keith Schaefer, 82, Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away April 2, 2020. Mr. Schaefer was born September 26, 1937, in Indianapolis, to the late Charles J. and Aileen M. (Wilson) Schaefer.
He graduated from Sacred Heart High School and worked for Western Electric for 32 years. After moving to Florida, Mr. Schaefer was employed by the Sanibel Island Police Department. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golfing. He also loved baseball and was known for his ability to remember baseball statistics from long ago. Above all, he was a strong family man who loved his children dearly. He stayed connected to his family and was always available to offer advice. He will be fondly remembered for delightful sense of humor, strong Catholic faith, and his love for his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Schaefer; brother, Charles “Pete” Schaefer and a sister, Margie Schaefer.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Donna Lorraine (Williams) Schaefer; children, Jeffrey Schaefer and wife Shelby (Wilson) Schaefer, Shannon (Schaefer) Higgs and Michael Higgs, Joni (Schaefer) Germain and Michael Germain, Stacey (Schaefer) Philips and Wendell Philips D.O., Amanda Kern, and Jennifer Schaefer; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
A private funeral service will be held on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2020, at the O’Riley Funeral Home, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Those wishing to participate in Mr. Schaefer’s funeral on Thursday are invited to view the service on the O’Riley YouTube channel by visiting www.ORileyFuneralHome.com.
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I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Jan. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Jan is in a much better place now Bless you all Cheryl & Jan Weatherford
We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Jan. A lot of good memories of family gatherings at the Schaefer house on Delaware. Dad has gained an angel in his brother. Our sympathy is with you all. Love Angie Schaefer Boger and Rick Boger. God Bless.
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So sorry to hear the sad news. Uncle Jan and all of his loved ones will be in our prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Jan’s passing, I have so many happy memories of spending time with him and the family from growing up, attending IU games with Dad and Jan and Jeff in college, and later Sox games, and family picnics as we got older. He will always live on in our memories, may he rest in peace. -Chris and Family
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Rest in Peace my dear brother, with Mom & Dad, Pete & Margie. I love you!
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I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Jan’s passing . I remember Sunday’s at Daddy’s Mother’s house and having fun together. He will be missed. God bless you love Kathy and Ryan.
I remember riding in his car one time when I was a little kid and he made such an abrupt, last second left hand turn that it throw me out of my seatbelt on to the floor of the car. Dale Earnhardt would have been impressed with the speed at which Grandpa Schaefer could make left hand turns haha. Rest in Peace. Love you! -“one of the kiddies”
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Lit a candle in memory of Jan Keith Schaefer
Lit a candle in memory of Jan Keith Schaefer
Lit a candle in memory of Jan Keith Schaefer
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Rest in peace Dad….love you always…Shannon ߒذߙϰߙϰߙ