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Edward J Schaefer

Birth	:	24 May 1862 Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	20 Jun 1957 Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Robertson Cemetery, Fort Gay, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1119390, -82.5484450
Description	:	Edward J Schaefer, son of Christian Schaefer and mary Schneider Schaefer, was born at Watertown, Wisconsin, May 24, 1862, and passed away at his home in Klemme, Iowa June 20, 1957. When he was 22 years old, he came to Iowa and broke the prarie sod for his farm home. He helped build the first Methodist Church in Liberty Twonship in 1885. In 1888, he ws married to Mary M. Suckow in Liberty Township, the year before Klemme was established. They farmed in Liberty Township for thirty years and here their children were born. In 1917, they moved to Klemme where Mr Schaefer... Read More	Edward J Schaefer, son of Christian Schaefer and mary Schneider Schaefer, was born at Watertown, Wisconsin, May 24, 1862, and passed away at his home in Klemme, Iowa June 20, 1957. When he was 22 years old, he came to Iowa and broke the prarie sod for his farm home. He helped build the first Methodist Church in Liberty Twonship in 1885. In 1888, he ws married to Mary M. Suckow in Liberty Township, the year before Klemme was established. They farmed in Liberty Township for thirty years and here their children were born. In 1917, they moved to Klemme where Mr Schaefer has lived since. In 1938, they celebrated their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Mr Schaefer was a Christian man who was always interested in church activities and was a member of the Methodist Church all his life. He served as church janitor in the Klemme Methodist Church for many years. When he was no longer able to attend church services he listened to radio ministers. "Grandpa", as he was known, loved music and wrote the words and music for many hymns even though he took only three music lessons. He was much interested in birds and always had a house ready for the martins in the spring. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 1938, a son, Benjamin T who died while in training for World War I, and a son, Elmer, who passed away on June 4, of this year. He is survived by his son, Roy, of Klemme, a daughter, Mabel (Mrs Herold Ridder), of Nora Springs, two sisters, Mrs Esther Schuldt of Garner, and Mrs Lydia Schuler of Los Anggeles, California, 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Casket bearers were Calvin Schaefer, Donald Schaefer, Eugene Schaefer, Melvin Schaefer, Wavel Schaefer and Emory Weaver. Organist was Mrs Robert Schulz Singers were Mrs Carold Larson and Mrs Melvin Miller singing "Jesus, Savior, Blessed Guide" and "When Work Is Done" (note to the side of these songs"these songs were written by Dad" not sure if "Dad" was Edward Schaefer or E.A. Suckow. Writing looks like E.A. Suckows daughters) Interment was in Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme Iowa

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Edward J Schaefer's memorial is located at: Robertson Cemetery, Fort Gay, Wayne County, USA.
When did Edward J Schaefer death?
Edward J Schaefer death on 20 Jun 1957 in Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 38.1119390
Longitude: -82.5484450

Family Members:

Parent

Christian Schaefer

(1828 - 1923)

Mary Schneider Schaefer

(1832 - 1912)

Spouse

Mary M Suckow Schaefer

(1867 - 1948)

Siblings

George Schaefer

(1851 - 1924)

Amelia Schaefer Gruetzmacher

(1857 - 1906)

Mary Schaefer Gruetzmacher

(1858 - 1939)

(unknow - unknow)

Emma Schaefer

(1867 - 1927)

Christian C Schaefer

(1870 - 1954)

Esther Anna Schaefer Schuldt

(1875 - 1971)

Children

Roy Irvin Schaefer

(1890 - 1979)

Elmer E. Schaefer

(1894 - 1957)

PVT Benjamin Talmage “Bennie” Schaefer

(1896 - 1917)

Mabel Lillian Fern Schaefer Ridder

(1908 - 1999)

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