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Gustav W. Schaefer, 85

July 17, 2017

Gustav W. Schaefer, 85, of Brethren Village and formerly of Millersville, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, July 17, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Gustav and Pauline Rossler Schaefer. Gustav and his wife Janet M. Kreider Schaefer celebrated 60 years of marriage last April 29th.

He served in the US Air Force as a Staff SGT with the 87th Air Base Squadron at Geiger Field, Spoke, WA during the Korean War. Gustav worked for UGI, retiring as a dispatcher in 1993.

He was a member of Millersville Community Church, Millersville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7294 and the American Legion Post 34 in Lancaster. Gustav enjoyed gardening and cooking.

In addition to his wife Janet, Gustav is survived by 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 4 siblings, Eleanor, wife of the late Bernard Pawlowski, Herbert Schaefer, husband of the late Jane (Kreider), Elizabeth, wife of the late Richard Gehr and A. Clair Schaefer, husband of the late Jeanette (Herr).

A viewing will take place from 1 to 2 PM, followed by the funeral service at 2 PM, on Friday, July 21, 2017, at Millersville Community Church, Grace Campus, 163 W. Frederick St., Millersville, PA 17551, with Rev. John A. Laughlin officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Millersville V.F.W. Post 7294, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, PA 17551.

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Condolences to the Family

July 19, 2017

Dear Janet   Praying that God will give you comfort and peace at this time of sadness.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
Stanley and Verna Weidman
 

July 19, 2017

Dear Janet,
I am sad to learn of Gus’ passing. May the wonderful memories and legacy of Gus comfort you. I’m sorry I won’t be with you for the service, but I know you you have the support of your wonderful family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred Didyoung

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Friday, July 21, 2017
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Millersville Community Church, Grace Campus
163 W. Frederick St.
Millersville, PA
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163 W. Frederick St.
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