Norbert H. Schaefer, age 86 of New Munich, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minn.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment was held in the parish cemetery with Military Honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Norbert Henry Schaefer was born Aug. 22, 1931, in New Munich, to Paul and Mary (Hueve) Schaefer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 through his honorable discharge in 1955. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Krier on April 14, 1959, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Norbert was a dairy farmer who farmed south of New Munich which was the home place. Upon his retirement, Norbert and Marilyn moved into the city of New Munich.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Men's Society and the Knights of Columbus. Norbert always enjoyed good conversation and had lots of fun with his neighbors on the farm and in town. Over the years, he enjoyed bowling, spearing, driving tractor and playing cards.
Survivors include his children, Ruth (Wayne) Klaphake of Melrose, Ron (Maureen) Schaefer of New Munich, and Sharon Richter (friend, Tom Gill) of Albany; eight grandchildren, Andy, Amber, Aaron, Hannah, Ellen, Kate, Jen and Vanessa; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tori, and one on the way; and brother, Clarence (Mary) Schaefer of Meire Grove.
Norbert was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Schaefer on Oct. 25, 2017; parents; sisters, Hilda Weber and Leona Trattles; and brother, Gerald Schaefer.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment was held in the parish cemetery with Military Honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Norbert Henry Schaefer was born Aug. 22, 1931, in New Munich, to Paul and Mary (Hueve) Schaefer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 through his honorable discharge in 1955. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Krier on April 14, 1959, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Norbert was a dairy farmer who farmed south of New Munich which was the home place. Upon his retirement, Norbert and Marilyn moved into the city of New Munich.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Men's Society and the Knights of Columbus. Norbert always enjoyed good conversation and had lots of fun with his neighbors on the farm and in town. Over the years, he enjoyed bowling, spearing, driving tractor and playing cards.
Survivors include his children, Ruth (Wayne) Klaphake of Melrose, Ron (Maureen) Schaefer of New Munich, and Sharon Richter (friend, Tom Gill) of Albany; eight grandchildren, Andy, Amber, Aaron, Hannah, Ellen, Kate, Jen and Vanessa; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tori, and one on the way; and brother, Clarence (Mary) Schaefer of Meire Grove.
Norbert was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Schaefer on Oct. 25, 2017; parents; sisters, Hilda Weber and Leona Trattles; and brother, Gerald Schaefer.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Norbert H. Schaefer, age 86 of New Munich, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minn.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment was held in the parish cemetery with Military Honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Norbert Henry Schaefer was born Aug. 22, 1931, in New Munich, to Paul and Mary (Hueve) Schaefer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 through his honorable discharge in 1955. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Krier on April 14, 1959, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Norbert was a dairy farmer who farmed south of New Munich which was the home place. Upon his retirement, Norbert and Marilyn moved into the city of New Munich.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Men's Society and the Knights of Columbus. Norbert always enjoyed good conversation and had lots of fun with his neighbors on the farm and in town. Over the years, he enjoyed bowling, spearing, driving tractor and playing cards.
Survivors include his children, Ruth (Wayne) Klaphake of Melrose, Ron (Maureen) Schaefer of New Munich, and Sharon Richter (friend, Tom Gill) of Albany; eight grandchildren, Andy, Amber, Aaron, Hannah, Ellen, Kate, Jen and Vanessa; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tori, and one on the way; and brother, Clarence (Mary) Schaefer of Meire Grove.
Norbert was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Schaefer on Oct. 25, 2017; parents; sisters, Hilda Weber and Leona Trattles; and brother, Gerald Schaefer.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment was held in the parish cemetery with Military Honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Norbert Henry Schaefer was born Aug. 22, 1931, in New Munich, to Paul and Mary (Hueve) Schaefer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 through his honorable discharge in 1955. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Krier on April 14, 1959, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Norbert was a dairy farmer who farmed south of New Munich which was the home place. Upon his retirement, Norbert and Marilyn moved into the city of New Munich.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Men's Society and the Knights of Columbus. Norbert always enjoyed good conversation and had lots of fun with his neighbors on the farm and in town. Over the years, he enjoyed bowling, spearing, driving tractor and playing cards.
Survivors include his children, Ruth (Wayne) Klaphake of Melrose, Ron (Maureen) Schaefer of New Munich, and Sharon Richter (friend, Tom Gill) of Albany; eight grandchildren, Andy, Amber, Aaron, Hannah, Ellen, Kate, Jen and Vanessa; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tori, and one on the way; and brother, Clarence (Mary) Schaefer of Meire Grove.
Norbert was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Schaefer on Oct. 25, 2017; parents; sisters, Hilda Weber and Leona Trattles; and brother, Gerald Schaefer.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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