Raymond J. Schaefer
May 4, 1924 — April 15, 2023
Raymond J. Schaefer, 98, Franklin, died on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1924, in Racine to the late Louis and Rose (Barth) Schaefer. Raymond served in the US Army as First Sergeant and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He returned stateside and married the love of his life, Marie Schuetta, on September 13, 1947. Raymond attended Waterford Union High School and earned an honorary degree in 2021.
Raymond is survived by his nephew Raymond L. (Chad Lundquist) Schaefer, in-laws Helen Scholzen and Joe Schuetta, godchild Ellen (Kevin) Hawes and friends Cynthia & Dale Bennett. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie and his brother Leroy.
Visitation at the MAX A. SASS & SONS MISSION HILLS CHAPEL (8910 W. Drexel Ave., Franklin) on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:30 AM. A livestream of the service can be viewed at 11:30 AM by visiting Raymond’s obituary page at maxsass.com. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Red Cross or Easter Seals. Inurnment will take place at 1:00 PM in So. WI Vet. Mem. Cem., Union Grove.
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