Mr Francis Schaefer

Schaefer, Francis B., Age 89, of Burlington, passed away on March 11, 2014. He was born on the family farm in Brighton Township, the son of the late Aloysius “Pete” and Esther (nee. Jansen) Schaefer. He attended St. Francis School and The Rhodes Public Graded School. On August 8, 1959, Francis married Helen M. Uhlenhake at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Burlington. Francis was a farmer and they lived on the Uhlenhake farm until 2005. At the age of 80 Francis became a world traveler, visiting eleven countries and three continents, enjoying travels in Alaska and many other fun trips with Helen. Francis is survived by his loving wife: Helen, children: Andrew (Leila) Schaefer, Julie (Russ) Furne and Edward (Christina) Schaefer; grandchildren: Lindsay and Dylan Schaefer, Nicole and Allison Furne and Cael Schaefer. He is further survived by his sister: Janette Schmeckel, sisters-in-law: June Schaefer and Joyce Schaefer, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Mary Jane Schaefer, Sister Mary Charles Schaefer SSND and Ann Uhlenhake Wirth, brothers: Bob, Leo and John Schaefer. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 9 - 11 AM at Mealy Funeral Home, 225 W. Main St., Waterford, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Burlington at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy the family suggests memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or School Sisters of Notre Dame. Mealy Funeral Home, Inc. 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com