1934
Lowell
2012
Lowell Ivan Schaefer
June 15, 1934 — May 28, 2012
A celebration of life visitation for Lowell Schaefer will be held Thursday May 31st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel, in Pine Island. Mr. Schaefer, 77, of rural Pine Island, died Monday May 28, 2012 at his home following a lengthy illness. Burial will be in the County Line Cemetery, rural Pine Island, on Friday at 4:30 PM.
Lowell Ivan Schaefer was born June 15, 1934 in Olmsted County, the son of Harold and Erma Schaefer. From 1957 to 1959 he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married LaVonne Peterman on October 16, 1959 in Pine Island.
He grew up on the family farm, his love of the land and dairy cattle started there.
He enjoyed deer hunting with his family from the time he was young until last season. The hunting stories were the best part - he had plenty of them!
He enjoyed time with family and friends at the campground, just watching the grandkids explore the woods and seeing what they brought back from their walks, and just the relaxing times around the campfire.
He enjoyed sitting on the deck he built, visiting with family and friends, watching the grandkids play, and watching the birds, especially the hummingbirds.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; daughters, Linda and Keith Rietmann of Pine Island, Lorraine and Denis O'Brien of Pine Island, Lori and Leland Glabe of Oronoco, LouAnn Bolduc of Pine Island, and Lisa and Michael Wright of Dodge Center; sons, Lee and Holly Schaefer of Pine Island, and Lynn Schaefer of Pine Island; 14 grandchildren, Adam, Kayla, Derek, Brittiny, Cody, Chelsie, Mary, Amy, Dustin, Dillon, Kelsey, Karissa, Damon, and Reed; 4 great-grandchildren, Hailye, Rilye, Carter, and Adriana. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Geraldine and Robert Wallaker of Wanamingo, Bonita and Harlen Hokanson of Goodhue, and Barbara and Eugene Gullickson of Rochester; 3 brothers, Norman and Marie Schaefer of Wanamingo, Dale and Janet Schaefer of Detroit Lakes, and Galen Schaefer; 2 half-sisters, Theresa Willey and Darlene Richter, both of whom reside in Iowa; and 2 half-brothers, Lowell Schaefer and Bob Schaefer, also residing in Iowa.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Braaten.
Online memorials are being welcomed and may be created at this website.
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
161st Ave and County 27
Goodhue County, MN 55963
Lowell Ivan Schaefer was born June 15, 1934 in Olmsted County, the son of Harold and Erma Schaefer. From 1957 to 1959 he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married LaVonne Peterman on October 16, 1959 in Pine Island.
He grew up on the family farm, his love of the land and dairy cattle started there.
He enjoyed deer hunting with his family from the time he was young until last season. The hunting stories were the best part - he had plenty of them!
He enjoyed time with family and friends at the campground, just watching the grandkids explore the woods and seeing what they brought back from their walks, and just the relaxing times around the campfire.
He enjoyed sitting on the deck he built, visiting with family and friends, watching the grandkids play, and watching the birds, especially the hummingbirds.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; daughters, Linda and Keith Rietmann of Pine Island, Lorraine and Denis O'Brien of Pine Island, Lori and Leland Glabe of Oronoco, LouAnn Bolduc of Pine Island, and Lisa and Michael Wright of Dodge Center; sons, Lee and Holly Schaefer of Pine Island, and Lynn Schaefer of Pine Island; 14 grandchildren, Adam, Kayla, Derek, Brittiny, Cody, Chelsie, Mary, Amy, Dustin, Dillon, Kelsey, Karissa, Damon, and Reed; 4 great-grandchildren, Hailye, Rilye, Carter, and Adriana. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Geraldine and Robert Wallaker of Wanamingo, Bonita and Harlen Hokanson of Goodhue, and Barbara and Eugene Gullickson of Rochester; 3 brothers, Norman and Marie Schaefer of Wanamingo, Dale and Janet Schaefer of Detroit Lakes, and Galen Schaefer; 2 half-sisters, Theresa Willey and Darlene Richter, both of whom reside in Iowa; and 2 half-brothers, Lowell Schaefer and Bob Schaefer, also residing in Iowa.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Braaten.
Online memorials are being welcomed and may be created at this website.
Visitation
MAY 31. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
Cemetery
JUN 1. 4:30 PM (CDT)
County Line Cemetery161st Ave and County 27
Goodhue County, MN 55963
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