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Harold Carl Schaeffer

Birth	:	16 Jan 1925 Barton County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	8 Mar 2019 Othello, Adams County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Barton County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.5209300, -98.7693400
Description	:	Obit from Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral, March 10, 2019 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Harold Carl Schaeffer of Othello passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born January 16, 1925 to Henry and Elfreda Schaeffer in rural Barton County, Kansas and was the oldest of five children - Marvin, Alice, Henry (Jr.) and Darlene. The family farmed North of Schofield Cemetery for 5 years. Later moved to Crook, CO in 1930 where Harold started school and finished his sophomore year at Crook County High School. Then worked for his grandfather on his farm. December 1944 Harold was drafted in the Army... Read More	Obit from Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral, March 10, 2019 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Harold Carl Schaeffer of Othello passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born January 16, 1925 to Henry and Elfreda Schaeffer in rural Barton County, Kansas and was the oldest of five children - Marvin, Alice, Henry (Jr.) and Darlene. The family farmed North of Schofield Cemetery for 5 years. Later moved to Crook, CO in 1930 where Harold started school and finished his sophomore year at Crook County High School. Then worked for his grandfather on his farm. December 1944 Harold was drafted in the Army and did his Basic training at Fort Hood, TX. Harold was going to deploy to Germany, when Germany surrendered. Harold then went to the Philippines with the American infantry division where he contracted yellow jaundice. After getting over this he reenlisted/ joined the Air Force and reported to Fort Lowry at Denver, CO and was in the Military Police. He then signed up for Germany where he served for 3 years. He was discharged from the Air Force in 1948 ad arrived home by taxi surprising his parents. Harold worked in the oil fields in Kansas for a year. He was introduced to Willa Jean Beetz by a cousin in 1949 and they married a year later (February 22, 1950) in Sterling, Kansas. He farmed the family farm in Hoisington and drove a milk route for the local milk cheese factory until he dislocated his shoulder too many times. Later worked for the Kansas Brick and Tile plant in Great Bend and continued to farm. They then moved to Wall, SD and Harold worked on the Jensen farm in 1959. They moved to Missoula, MT and Harold worked at Anaconda Lumber Mill and was custodian for the Methodist Church. In 1965 Harold moved his family to Othello, WA and he worked for various farmers (Adams, Barker, Anderson & Smith) in the Othello area & Lentz farms in Pasco. Harold worked for the ECBID for 12 years and retired. He was caretaker for the Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens for 11 years— and made it truly look like a “garden.” He then retired to remodel his home, garden and enjoy his grandchildren. He also loved to listen to Polka’s. Harold is survived by his 3 children: Carla Hampton of Othello; James (Robin) of Wenatchee; Ivan (Angie) of Richland. Grandchildren: Bobby, Blake (Casie) & Bekki Hampton; Brittany & Stephen Schaeffer; Tyler, Rylie and Kian Schaeffer. Great grandchildren; Brett & Logan Hampton. Siblings: Alice Kiel of Independence, MO; Henry of Shelton, WA; Darlene (Larry) Meyer of Liberal, KS. Preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Nazarene Church of Othello, 835 S. 10th Ave, Othello, WA. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Hoisington City Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas. Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy, WA is assisting the family with arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Harold Carl Schaeffer's memorial is located at: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Barton County, USA.
When did Harold Carl Schaeffer death?
Harold Carl Schaeffer death on 8 Mar 2019 in Othello, Adams County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 38.5209300
Longitude: -98.7693400

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Parent

Henry Schaeffer

(1905 - 2000)

Elfreda Miller Schaeffer

(1906 - 1993)

Spouse

Willa Jean Beetz Schaeffer

(1924 - 2008)

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Coordinate: 38.5209300, -98.7693400

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Coordinate: 38.6598000, -98.7938000

15. Harzman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6084700, -98.6278500

16. Great Bend Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 38.3761800, -98.8019840

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Coordinate: 38.3680992, -98.7996979

18. Dominican Sisters Resurrection Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3665090, -98.7886990

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20. Nuss Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6669280, -98.8496720

21. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4052590, -98.9230600

24. Bloomingdale Cemetery
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