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Dennis R. Schafer passed away after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband of Patricia Kelley Schafer. Father of Russell Schafer, DDS (Alison) and Michael Schafer. Son of Gertrude Schafer and the late Robert Schafer, of Michigan. Brother of Lawrence Schafer (Judi), Steven Schafer (Nancy), Kathy Schafer (Dennis Earl), and Carol Dexter (Ron). Also survived by many loving aunts, nieces and nephews.
Dennis is best remembered for his loyal stewardship to St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Slidell, LA. He graduated with a BSE degree in Civil Engineering and MSE degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dennis was passionate about his 35 plus years with Shell Oil, Co. in New Orleans, LA, where he mentored young engineers. He was instrumental in the design and construction of offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Dennis loved carpentry, building and renovating his family’s home.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gate Blvd., Slidell, LA, on Monday, May 12, 2014, at 11:00 AM. On Sunday, May 11, a visitation will be held at the church from 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM, and on Monday morning from 9:30 AM until time of service. Interment will take place at a later date in Carleton, MI. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1655 McGill Ave., Mobile, AL, 36604 or Daughters of St. Paul, 4403 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70006.
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May 30, 2015
Ted Aucoin
Dear Pat:
A year has past and we still miss them, but I think that we are handling our losses well.
Love,
June 11, 2014
Ashley Brown
Ms. Patt and Family, so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Denny was a wonderful man.. God Bless You.
May 20, 2014
Janet Kovac
Dear Patt, Russell and Michael, I am so very sorry to learn of Dennis' death. I pray you are comforted by the love and prayers of family and friends. May happy memories overcome your feelings of loss. May God strengthen you. May your faith in him sustain you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 20, 2014
Pat and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss and passing of a wonderful husband and father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Many Blessings, Lisa Elrand
May 15, 2014
Mary and Vic Torasso
Dearest Patt and family - Remember the smiles, laughter, and the light that Dennis brought into your lives. Your spirit of family and God will bring you through this period.
May 15, 2014
Emma Singleton
Patt and family, I'm sorry for your loss. Dennis was a fun and wonderful person. I'm praying for you.
May 14, 2014
June Booth
Pat and family. So sorry for your loss, you were always such a great support to Dennis through his illness. He is resting with the Lord now and he is still and always will be in your heart. My prayers are with you.
May 14, 2014
Charles & Edna Scarbrough
To Patt and family: Edna and I send our love to you and your dear family at this very difficult time in your lives. You all have fought a long battle and Dennis is now with our Lord, where we all hope to be one day. Keep the faith, Patt. You have always a fighter. Dennis is waiting, not too long and not too far away from all of us.
May 14, 2014
Ballard and Florence Graham
Florence and Ballard Graham, Conyers, GA. wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Pat and her children at the loss of their beloved husband and father.
May 12, 2014
Wanda Coats & Family
Dear Patt & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. May our risen Lord bless you and grace you with his comfort.
May 12, 2014
Sue Thomason
Pat - So sorry for your loss.
May 12, 2014
Kristi Kutz
Patt-Thanks so much for your vm letting me know of Dennis' passing.I know the Lord will give you the courage & strength you need to get through this time. Call any time. Hugs & kisses for you & the boys.
May 11, 2014
Elaine Colbert
To Pat & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that Dennis has left fond and lasting memories in the hearts of many hear here at Saint Luke The Evangelist.
Elaine and Carlton Colbert
May 10, 2014
Stacey and Paris Lefort
I have known Dennis a long time first thru St Luke's then thru Pat during our bible studies at her house. It was an honor to know him - He will be so very missed. The world was a better place with him in it.........
May 10, 2014
Patricia and Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Octave Francis
May 10, 2014
Luzette Pecoraro
Patt, Russell, and Michael : I loved Dennis and treasure my friendship and memories with your family. May the special memories you have help you through this difficult time. I know Dennis is in heaven now and will be a guardian angel for you. He was such a special person and will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I love you. Luzette Cazes Pecoraro.
May 9, 2014
Jessie and Ted Aucoin
Dear Pat and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Dennis. He has been and will continue to be in our daily prayers. We have both experienced the passing of loved ones and empathize with you completely. Even though you will miss him dearly, we know he is in a better place with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Forever your friends,
Jessie and Ted Aucoin
May 9, 2014
Barbara Zitzmann Giangrosso
I worked with Dennis at Shell. He has always been one of the people that I remember most fondly from Shell. He was funny and pleasant and just an all around very nice person. Please accept my deepest condolences.
May 9, 2014
Kim McMillan
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Dennis was a great person, husband, and father. He will be missed.
May 8, 2014
Jane Moore
Patt - My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your husband. May the memories sustain you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 8, 2014
Julia Ridley
Patt, may you sense His tender words being spoken to your heart,"I am your God, and I will be your comfort."My sincere thoughts and prayers for you and the family.
May 8, 2014
Kim Dutzek
Dear Patt, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
May 8, 2014
Karen Smallwood
Patt and family - I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of happier times bring much solace and comfort.
May 8, 2014
Mike & Judy McInnis
Dear Patt,
We are deeply saddened for you and your family at this time of loss. You are in our prayers in the hope of the resurrected Lord.
May 8, 2014
Ruth Dixon
Dear Patt, Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
May 8, 2014
Patt, our thoughts are with you and your family. May the beautiful memories you have with Dennis help you through this difficult time. Tyler and Debbie Thornburg
May 7, 2014
Daniel Bareto
Dear Patt
We are extremely sorry and saddened by Dennis' departure. Our prayers and for you and the family and we hope you can be comforted at this time of loss and sorrow.
Dan and Lizel Barreto
May 7, 2014
Malcolm Frazier
Patt, our deepest condolences and prayers go out to you and the family in your time of sorrow...may the risen Lord comfort you with His love and bless you with peace.
May 7, 2014
Roberta Wagner
Patt, my deepest sympathy for your loss and that of your boys. I had the pleasure of meeting Dennis two years ago when he prepared a wonderful meal for me and others from FDA in town for a meeting; his hospitality, gracious spirit and energy were remarkable to me on that day - knowing that his health was not the best. What a simply lovely person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers; I know your strong faith in God will carry you through this.
May 7, 2014
Kari Batey
Patt, I know there are no words to comfort at this time. You're all in my prayers.
May 7, 2014
Anne Reid
He was a wonderful husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was glad to have met Denis. Anne Reid
May 7, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathy, my thoughts will be with you and your family in this difficult time!
Brigitte Croney
May 7, 2014
Charles and Edna Scarbrough
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
May 6, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. May God give you strength and comfort in this very difficult time. Much love, Flo Lewis
May 6, 2014
To the Schafer family, please accept our deepest and sincerest sympathies for all of you on the lost of your husband and father. You are continually in our prayers. May God in his mercy and grace hold you close in your grief. Due to a recent surgery and recuperation we cannot join you in celebrating Dennis' life, but or thoughts and prayers are with you. Judge and Mrs. Dennis (Renee) Bagneris
May 6, 2014
Marcus Head
May the Mercy and Grace of GOD comfort you at this difficult time.
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