Mathias R. Schaefer

Schaefer, Mathias R. “Matt”

Mathias Robert Schaefer, age 68, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009. He was born in Appleton on December 19, 1940, the son of the late Mathias Schaefer and Lucille (Newland) Schaefer. After high school, Matt enlisted in the Army and served his country honorably in Germany. When Matt returned home, he worked for his family at Schaefer Dairy in Appleton before becoming a self-employed milk distributor. On November 30, 1963, he married the love of his life, Ginny Esther. They had two wonderful children. He then worked as a sales representative for Perfection Frames and Glass until his retirement in 1998. As a kid, Matt loved to spend time fishing at his family's cottage on Pelican Lake. Many years later, he and Ginny bought a cottage on Shawano Lake and spent most weekends there. Matt enjoyed playing cards. He was known for being a jokester and for his ability to make people laugh. In 1985, Matt and Ginny moved to Lake Butte des Morts in Oshkosh where they enjoyed campfires, working in the yard, boating and spending time with friends and family. He was also a dedicated father and grandfather, who loved being married to his soul mate, Ginny.

Matt is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Adam) Schaefer Kemps of Menasha; grandchildren: Mathias Tyler and Hope Ginger; sisters: Colleen Rumble and Patricia Baisch. Matt is further survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Matt is preceded in death by his wife, Ginny Schaefer, son, Mathias Schaefer and sisters: Nivard S.S.N.D., Ann Long and Sharon Rupple.

A Memorial Service for Matt will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 3212 S. Oneida Street, Menasha, with Deacon Maury Reed officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-county Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Menasha 831-9905