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Benjamin Henry “Ben” Schaer

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Birth	:	17 Aug 1923
Death	:	6 Jun 2011 Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Mount Hope Cemetery, Gordon, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7113991, -102.2241974
Description	:	Benjamin H. Schaer ------------------------- Benjamin "Ben" Henry Schaer passed away on June 6, 2011 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Ben was born to Alfred and Emma (Gerber) Schaer on August 17, 1923. He was the 4th of seven children. Brothers included: William and Arthur; Sisters: Rose, Elma, Ann and Mildred. Ben was baptized into Christian life on August 24, 1924 and was confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gordon on May 21, 1939. Ben spent his entire life in the Gordon area, except for two years of service given to his country in World War II... Read More	Benjamin H. Schaer ------------------------- Benjamin "Ben" Henry Schaer passed away on June 6, 2011 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Ben was born to Alfred and Emma (Gerber) Schaer on August 17, 1923. He was the 4th of seven children. Brothers included: William and Arthur; Sisters: Rose, Elma, Ann and Mildred. Ben was baptized into Christian life on August 24, 1924 and was confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gordon on May 21, 1939. Ben spent his entire life in the Gordon area, except for two years of service given to his country in World War II serving from 1944 to June 1946, in France and Germany and then was honorably discharged from the Army. Ben was married to Edna Reed on October 3, 1948. To this union three children were born, Teala, Ben L. and Verla. Ben farmed all his life. He especially loved the time spent raising and fattening out cattle in the feed lot. Spring time watching the new calves and baby colts was a special time for him. Ben is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna of Gordon Daughters, Teala Onstott of Loveland, CO and Verla Schaer of Gordon. Son: Ben L. and wife, Barbara of Gordon. Grandchildren: Jason Onstott, Justin Onstott and wife, Dawn; Jennifer Schaer, Suzie Harris and husband Dean, Christopher Schaer and Bradford Schaer. Five great grandchildren. Sisters: Ann and husband, Ken Stone; and Mildred and Gene Stava. Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Gordon on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials for Grace Lutheran Church may be sent to Chamberlain – Pier Funeral Home, 101 N. Main Street, Gordon, NE 69343 -------------------------

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Benjamin Henry “Ben” Schaer's memorial is located at: Mount Hope Cemetery, Gordon, Sheridan County, USA.
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Benjamin Henry “Ben” Schaer death on 6 Jun 2011 in Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.7113991
Longitude: -102.2241974

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred Schaer

(1889 - 1961)

Emma Gerber Schaer

(1889 - 1966)

Spouse

Edna Reed Schaer

(1927 - 2022)

Siblings

Elma Schare Mecke

(1920 - 1995)

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