Gerald Schaefer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Schaefer of Brandon, South Dakota, born in Harrold, South Dakota, who passed away on July 29, 2023 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Schaefer and Cecelia Schaefer (Hoesing). He is survived by: his former wife Arlene Aasby; his wife Lorraine; his children, Rodney Schaefer (Susan), Cathy Peitz (Jim), James Schaefer (Gail), Karen Swenson (Greg), Jill Schaefer (Venice), Holly Norgaard (Jim) and Kevin Schaefer (Linda); his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Caitlin, Addie, Faith, Clint, Lindsay, Cody, Erin, Haley, Blake, Tia, Cassidy, Carson, Madison and Regan; his great grandchildren, Jordan, Thomas, Ian, Elaina, Tyler, Alissa, Cadence, Bryn, Trace, El'Cee, Raimee and Zane; his stepchildren, Brenda Furaus (Dan), Sheila Kellor (Dave), Dan Mack (Cheryl) and David Mack (Lisa); and his son-in-law Stan Buxa. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and great grandchildren.