George W. Schaefer
May 10, 1936 - January 14, 2012
Obituary
MADISON- George Wiedman Schaefer, age 75, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. He was born in Madison on May 10, 1936, at home on mother’s day and his father’s birthday. George’s parents were Emil and Bessie Schaefer, long time residents of Madison. He went to Lowell Elementary, East Junior and Senior High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1958. Following four years of military service in Baumholder, West Germany, George returned to the university and received his teaching certification. He taught in the Madison Public Schools, starting with Orchard Ridge and Cherokee Junior High Schools, and later at West Senior High where he taught U.S. History and Introduction to Western Philosophy and a practice teaching course for students interested in teaching as a career. George was very active in MTI (Madison Teachers Inc.). He was on the board of directors for over 25 years and was twice, elected president. After retirement, George continued teaching adults through the university extension program called “Plato”. His course was the “Introduction to Western Philosophy”. George built a summer home in Door County in the late 1970s and thus Door County became the place to be. The sun, the water and golfing with family and friends became important summer activities. George married Marian Hankel in 1958 and later married Lynn Nelson in 1971. After Lynn’s death in 1994, he married Ann Mertz in 1996. George is survived by his two children from his first marriage, Kevin (Ann) and Bryant (Trish); and six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Egan, Benjamin, Abigail, Natalie and Samantha. He is further survived by his wife, Ann; sisters, Bernie (Jim) Giese of Bowie, Maryland and Charlene (Ronald) Kurth of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; and brother, John (Janet) Brownfield of Maine. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.
Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
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Marsha Marks Vanderwerff
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I have many fond memories of visits between families, Door County excursions and always lots of love and laughter. My deepest felt sympathies to the George W. Schaefer family.
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Jon helgeson
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Ann, Bryant, and Kevin,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will carry many great memories of George. His humor and laugh always brought a smile to everyone. Our kids will never forget Door County, Madison, and his times up in Roseau. God's peace be with you during this time. We will be down to Madison Sunday.
Jon and Jill
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William E Kuenzi Jr.
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George's Family,
I taught several years with your father at Orchard Ridge Jr. High in the 60's. I truly enjoyed his depth of thoughtfulness and his dry wit. Your Dad was a terrific teacher. His expectations for the students to actually learn was outstanding.
This was the era when George and Marian were together. I and my wife were at the house just north of Mineral Pt. Road. We and our one young son met Kevin and Bryant at that time.
George was the quiet but strong leader in MTI.
Remember the good times with your Dad/Grandpa. I know he was at Oak Park for a time. Our Uncle was there too. George would send a greeting to me often through Chalis Sherven whose sons George also taught.
Respectfully yours,
Bill Kuenzi