Roger Schaefer

Roger Allen Schaefer age 68, of Austin, died Thursday, April 26th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born July 8, 1949 in Austin to Wilfred and Isabel (Giles) Schaefer. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. On October 19th 1968 he was united in marriage to Marlene Christopherson. To this union, 7 children were born. The couple later divorced. Roger made his career working at Hormel Foods as a general laborer. He retired in 2013 after 29 years with the company. Roger was a devoted hockey coach in Austin for over 50 years. He enjoyed telling stories about his hockey players. Roger was well known for his “roger-isms.” Hockey was one of Rogers true passions, his legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren. Roger loved fishing, especially at Whitefish lake were his family has been going for 50 years. Roger would go fishing with anyone who wanted to wet a line, but he especially loved sharing the boat with his brother Wheels. He went up to the lake every chance he could. Roger was able to get in his fishing, cribbage and quality family time. He also enjoyed his annual deer hunting trip to Lanesboro with the boys. Roger loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and would light up when they were around. Survivors include his children, Tim (Lynn), Terry (Lisa), Troy (Kat), Becky (Chad) Rasmussen, Brandon (Tami), Bryan (Kylene), and Beth (Derek) Laskewitz, 17 grandchildren, brothers, Dave (Connie), Joe (Penny); sisters, Nancy (Brad) King and Lori (Ron) Jacobs and significant other, Jan Spriggs. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Isabel, one brother Bruce, brother in-law and sister in-law Larry and Diane Christopherson. Roger will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The world will be a lot less bright without Roger in it. The Schaefer family would like to extend our thanks to Heartland Hospice. The care that was provided exceeded expectations and we are forever grateful for your services. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Thursday May 3, 2018 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating, Friends may call Wednesday May 2, 3-7 pm at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Wednesday, May 2 2018
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Thursday, May 3 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912

Funeral Service

Thursday, May 3 2018
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912