Service Details
His memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home that same day from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the VA Center of Milwaukee or the Heart Center of WI in his name.
David F. Schaefer, 88, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born in Racine on September 6, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Grace (nee: Van Grinsven) Schaefer.
David served his country with the U.S. Army. He had retired from Danfoss Fluid Power Inc.
On June 01, 1957 he was united in marriage to Beverly Fiskum, who preceded him in death on January 8, 1999.
David was a former member of St. Lucy Catholic Church.
David enjoyed fishing, bowling, going to the movies, and outings with family and friends. He especially liked to tell everyone about his day fishing.
Surviving is his daughter, Dawn (Tom) Hall of Racine; two granddaughters, Sara Hall-Paulausky and her husband Steve Paulausky, of Arlington, Texas, and Jena Hall of Racine: two great-grandchildren, Mason Hall, and Autumn Paulausky; three sisters, Nancy Padgett, Charlotte Weidner, and Bernice Moore.
His nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends, also survive him.
In addition to his parents and wife, David was preceded in death by his son, Donald Schaefer; daughter, Sandy Schaefer; brothers, Walter Schaefer Jr., John Schaefer, and Daniel Schaefer; and sister, MaryAnn DeLuca.
A special thank you to Bill Rawley and Bill Johnson, his two best friends.
A golden heart stopped beating,
your tender hands at rest,
God took you home to prove to us
He only takes the BEST.
Bruce weidner says
Rip we will miss you.
Charlotte Weidner says
So sorry for your lost,he was all so My brother
Anonymous says
David was a Special Brother and he will be missed 🙏
Nancy Mae Padgett says
David was a Special Brother and he will be missed 🙏
Anonymous says
David was a Special Brother, he will be missed 🙏💗
Ronald Drilla says
Fond memories bowling with Dave and our adventures in Vegas. He was a good friend and great guy.
Ronald Drilla says
Fond memories bowling with Dave and our Vegas adventures. A good friend and a great guy.
Bill says
60 years of great friendship and memories I’ll miss you much.
LeAnn Porter says
Dave was one of my favorites. I was 13 when he and Bev got married and I was fond of him then as a youngster. He was such a nice man and always smiley. He was so good natured. May he RIP and God Bless Him. My sympathy to Dawn, Tom and family.
LeAnn Porter says
Dave was one of my favorites. I was 13 when he and Bev got married and I was fond of him then as a youngster. He was such a nice man and always smiley. He was so good natured. May he RIP and God Bless Him. My sympathy to Dawn, Tom and family.
Barb Vela says
Uncle David will be missed especially in the Month of September. We would always celebrate our birthdays together his birthday was 9/6 and mine is 9/7. I will always think of him on our birthdays.
Rick Gillis says
I knew Dave from the bowling league at the lanes,heck of a nice guy,may He rest in peace
Don Schmidt says
I’ll miss “Uncle Dave” telling me his fishing report while watching the Racine Raiders. Good luck fishing with Donnie.
Jan Phelps says
Now you can rest eternally. My thoughts and condolences are with the family.
Lisa Fiehweg Cartwright says
I was so happy he could join Bill Johnson and travel to Texas in 2010 for my wedding.
Hope he can see my husband in heaven.😇🥲
Lynn Brandon. (Brandi) says
So sorry..hugs and prayers