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DENNIS ALBERT SCHAEFER
Born: May 14, 1937
Date of Passing: Aug 24, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDENNIS ALBERT SCHAEFER
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dennis Schaefer on August 24, 2023 at Grace Hospital at the age of 86.
Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his second wife Sandra (nee Weber); son David (Katherine); granddaughter Amber; sister Trudy (Craig) Wallis and stepsons, David and Richard Stawn. He will also be missed by nephew and nieces, Chris and Kim Wallis, Kathy (Bob) Carter and Susan (Darren) Shaw.
Dennis was predeceased by his first wife Elaine (nee Watt); son Jim; brother Larry; sister-in-law Etty (nee Kirchhofer); nephew Brian and parents, Arthur and Emily (nee Weitzel).
Dennis was born on May 14, 1937 in Winnipeg. He attended Faraday and Isaac Newton schools. Dad began his career with Canadian National Railway before moving to Manitoba Department of Highways and Transportation where he was employed as Manager of Transportation Policy until his retirement in 1995.
Dad loved the outdoors, fishing, camping and especially spending time with friends and family at the cabin which he built at Ingolf, Ontario. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking, photography, music and carpentry. In retirement he enjoyed golf and travelling. Dad will forever be remembered for his thoughtfulness, laughter and smile.
Celebration of Dennis’s life will be held at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East at Navin Road on Tuesday, September 5th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor David Lowe officiating. Interment will follow.
Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 02, 2023
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I’m so sorry Sandra for your loss. Accept my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts, in my prayers. Eva Breuer - Posted by: Eva Breuer (Coworker ) on: Sep 06, 2023
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By attending today’s service for Dennis we learned much more of what a talented and caring man he was. He will be truly missed. To Sandra, David, Katherine, Amber and to all his extended family — Our Sincere Condolences.. - Posted by: Doreen and Don Benzies (Friends) on: Sep 05, 2023
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Sandra, Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and Dennis's family. - Posted by: Sandy & Brian Rapinchuk (Friends) on: Sep 03, 2023