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Richard Schaeffer Obituary

Schaeffer, Richard M. Army Veteran, beloved father of Julie (Daniel) Nasenbeny, cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Madison, loving brother of Judy LeVoy, Marilynn Mazutis, Robert Schaeffer and Elaine (Herb) Newman, dear uncle of Lori Nelson, Paul Mazutis and Sandy (Todd) Nelson Reno. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500W). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of Automatic Sprinkler Fitters Local #281. Funeral Info., 708-636-2320. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2003.

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Jim Kroulaidis

June 3, 2003

Dear Schaeffer Family;



D.D and I are saddened to her about Richie. We have many fond memories of our youthful days! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will be in Chicago for the summer months and hope to see you during our stay.



Jim & D.D

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