Schafer, Gary M. Sebewaing, Michigan Age 44 years, died unexpectedly Monday, August 7, 2006 at his home. He was born June 20, 1962 in Saginaw, son of Alex "Sonny" and Joanne K. (Doepker) Schafer. He had been self employed. Gary was a graduate from the University of Florida. He served 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy. He was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed golf, NASCAR and was an avid sportsfan, especially for the "Gators." Surviving are his parents, Alex "Sonny" Schafer, and Joanne Schafer, both of Saginaw; two sisters, Lori (Steven) Sella, Unionville; and Brenda Schafer, Sebewaing; his grandmother, Katie Schafer, Caro; nieces and nephews, Ryan and Tabatha Sella; Nicole Sella and special friend, Bryce; Jordan and Tyler Heckroth; great-niece, Laikyn Sella and great-nephew, Alexander Sella; several aunts and uncles; also his two cats, Spook and Scooby. He was preceded in death by one sister, Leanne Schafer. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Fr. John Weis will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Saginaw. Friends may call at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. He will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Juvenile Bi-Polar Research or the Family Discretionary Fund. Remember not the sorrows of life, but rather the joys, and know that I am at peace. Gary will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Schafer, Gary M. Sebewaing, Michigan Age 44 years, died unexpectedly Monday, August 7, 2006 at his home. He was born June 20, 1962 in Saginaw, son of Alex "Sonny" and Joanne K. (Doepker) Schafer. He had been self employed. Gary was a graduate from the University of Florida. He served 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy. He was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed golf, NASCAR and was an avid sportsfan, especially for the "Gators." Surviving are his parents, Alex "Sonny" Schafer, and Joanne Schafer, both of Saginaw; two sisters, Lori (Steven) Sella, Unionville; and Brenda Schafer, Sebewaing; his grandmother, Katie Schafer, Caro; nieces and nephews, Ryan and Tabatha Sella; Nicole Sella and special friend, Bryce; Jordan and Tyler Heckroth; great-niece, Laikyn Sella and great-nephew, Alexander Sella; several aunts and uncles; also his two cats, Spook and Scooby. He was preceded in death by one sister, Leanne Schafer. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2006 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Fr. John Weis will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Saginaw. Friends may call at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. He will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Juvenile Bi-Polar Research or the Family Discretionary Fund. Remember not the sorrows of life, but rather the joys, and know that I am at peace. Gary will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
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