BORN

1921

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd

Dayton, Ohio

Kenneth Schaeffer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2013.

SCHAEFFER, Kenneth J., 92, of Xenia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 11. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Anna Elizabeth; grandson, John Kenneth; brothers Lawrence, Richard, Fred and Jack, and sister, Virginia Beyer. Ken is survived by his dear children, Sally (Roland) Mullenix, Wanda (Robert) Brown, Mary Schaeffer, Frances Brown, Patricia (William) Schmidt, Tina (John) Blocher, Diana (Chris) Koogler, John Schaeffer, and Cynthia (Robert) Brumbaugh; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He retired in 1983 from Vulcan Tool Co. where he worked as a tool and die maker. Ken was a member of the National and Ohio Chapters of the LST Association and a longtime member St. Brigid Catholic Church. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus as well as being Grand Knight of his local chapter for four terms. Ken was a loving father who touched the hearts of many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends may call at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd., on Tuesday, October 15 from 5 – 8 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 312 Fairground Rd., Xenia, on Wednesday, October 16 at 10:30 am with interment immediately following at Valley View Memorial Gardens. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

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October 22, 2013

Lisa Urban

Good Bye Grandpa! You will always and forever be a part of my heart & soul. Thank you for showing me Courage, Strength & Laughter. You & your sence of humor will be forever missed by all your Children & Grandchildren.
Love Lisa (Granddaughter)

October 20, 2013

Shirley Graham (Schaeffer)

My deepest sympathies to all of your family on the loss of your dear Dad/my Uncle Kenny. Though it is very hard to lose someone you love so dearly, try to take some comfort in knowing that he is now painfree and reunited w his loved ones in heaven. Cherish all the wonderful memories you were blessed with. God Bless You Uncle Kenny...Rest in peace.

October 17, 2013

Claudia Dunaway

My prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow and celebration. I'm sending a special hug to Fran, my birthday sister.

October 17, 2013

Tosha Warfield

May your faith and memories sustain you and your family throughout this very difficult time.

October 16, 2013

We love you grandpa and always will have you in our hearts.... Nicolette John Wyett George and baby Mason

October 15, 2013

Cheryl Dunaway Krueger

My family's thoughts and prayers are with your family. My grandparents and Jesse and Helen Dunaway loved you and your family, and I remember your great sense of humor. God bless you and keep you Kenny.

October 15, 2013

Sonya Landess

My thoughts and prayers are with your family...You all have my deepest sympathy!

October 15, 2013

David Dunaway

Thank you Kenny for being such a great friend to my Grandparents Jesse and Helen Dunaway. I remember going to your place with my Grandpa and going squirrel and rabbit hunting, riding mini-bike with Johnny....You were so kind when it was near the end of my Grandparents' lives... Thanks for serving our Country in WWII.....I will remember you.

October 15, 2013

You are loved and missed by all of us Grandpa.

October 15, 2013

Ella Brevard

Patricia and family, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

October 15, 2013

Teresa Moorman

So sorry for your loss, I will be praying for your family.

October 15, 2013

Patricia, this is sent with my deepest sympathies. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Teresa Barker

October 14, 2013

Lots of love Grandpa Schaeffer! I know you're flying with the angels, looking down on us with a huge smile.

October 14, 2013

Krista Jozanovic

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Patricia and family, sending love and prayers your way. With deepest sympathy, Krista and Matej Jozanovic

October 14, 2013

I just wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Sherri

October 14, 2013

Donya Strother

Patricia and family,

Our sincerest sympathy to you all in your loss.

We did not know your father personally, but can only assume that he was a wonderful and outstanding man based on knowing and loving you. His qualities are surely exhibited each and every day in you, which in my mind confirms that he must have been a true treasure! I know he was loved by many and his absence will leave a great void in your life.

Our love and prayers remain that God will give you the comfort that only He can give.

Your friends,
Donya and Gene Strother

October 14, 2013

Patricia and your dear family - you are in my thoughts and prayers. You were all such wonderful children - he was a lucky guy!! He will be missed by all of you but know that he is happy with your dear mom.

Your friend - Mairead (Moe) Daugherty - Texas

October 14, 2013

So very sorry to hear of your loss! We all will miss him very much!
Love,
The Dunaway Family

October 14, 2013

Constance Gibbs

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 14, 2013

Teresa Chandler

Mary, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so thankful you were able to spend more time with him and I am sure you have cherished memories that you will carry with you always. May you feel God's loving arms around you during this time.

October 13, 2013

TO ALL OF THE fAMILY. WE ARE VERY SADDEN TO LEARN OF kENNY'S PASSING. hE WAS SUCH A GREAT MAN. hE WAS A VERY SWEET BROTHER IN LAW TO ME. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS VISITS ON THE WAY hOME FROM VULCUN TOOL, JACK ENJOYED THEM TOO! lOVE TO YOU ALL, ANN AND AMBER SHROPSHIRE.

October 13, 2013

Carol Koogler

So sorry for your loss , I will be praying for you and your family.

October 13, 2013

Rhonda and Larry Hiner

Patricia, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about your father.

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