Richard E. Schaefer's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in West Chicago, Illinois

Richard E. Schaefer

February 15, 1948 - October 1, 2025 (77 years old)

West Chicago, Illinois

Richard E. Schaefer's obituary , Passed away on October 1, 2025 in West Chicago, Illinois

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Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Richard E. Schaefer

February 15, 1948 - October 1, 2025 (77 years old)

West Chicago, Illinois

Richard E. Schaefer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard E. Schaefer of West Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 77, on October 1, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard E. Schaefer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Schaefer and Mildred Schaefer; and his brother Lawrence J. Schaefer. He is survived by: his wife Karen; his children, Scott Schaefer (Patricia), Kevin Schaefer (Claudia), Jennifer Reif (Bradley) and Kaitlin Schaefer (Sean Patrick); his grandchildren, Kaden and Avery Reif; his children, Colton, Kenzie Schaefer and Corbin Schaefer; and his sister Cheryl Sundheim (George "Duf").

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Andrew Lutheran Church (155 N Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Services



Mon

Oct 06

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Andrew Lutheran Church
155 N Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185

Mon

Oct 06

Funeral service

11:00 AM

St. Andrew Lutheran Church
155 N Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185

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