Philip Schaefer's Obituary
Philip Joseph Schaefer III joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 23, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 14, 1951, to Philip Joseph Schaefer, Jr. and Irene Benson.
Devoted husband and companion of Peggy Lavin, he is survived by three sons, Philip Joseph Schaefer IV, Terry Paul Schaefer and Paul David Schaefer; four grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
Philip loved all of God's creations; people, animals and nature, and assisted all three realms with love and kindness whenever and however he could. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
A private memorial service will be held at E.J.Fielding Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.
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