Vernon Schaefer's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2025 in Alton, Illinois

Vernon Schaefer

August 24, 1935 - August 3, 2025 (89 years old)

Alton, Illinois

Vernon Schaefer's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2025 in Alton, Illinois

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Gent Funeral Home Inc

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Vernon Schaefer

August 24, 1935 - August 3, 2025 (89 years old)

Alton, Illinois

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Vernon Schaefer Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 3, 2025, at the age of 89, Vernon Schaefer (Alton, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Schaefer and Louise Schaefer (Dubbelde); his wife Roberta (Taul); his brother-in-law Bill Eberhart; his brother Arlin Schaefer; and his son-in-law Dan Heuer.

He is survived by: his siblings, Mary Eberhart and Gerald Schaefer (Connie); his sister-in-law Sharon Schaefer; and his children, Deborah Heuer of Fremont, NE, Daniel Schaefer (Susan) of Giddings, TX, Ruth Duda of Wichita, KS and Cathryn Demeur (Chris) of Buffalo Grove, IL.. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church of Godfrey.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gent Funeral Home Inc



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Aug 07

Visitation

Gent Funeral Home
2409 State St, Alton, IL 62002

Fri

Aug 08

Visitation

Faith Lutheran Church
6809 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035

Fri

Aug 08

Funeral service

Faith Lutheran Church
6809 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035

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