Robert Lee Schaefer Obituary

We bid farewell to Robert Lee Schaefer of Emporia, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 3, 2025 at the age of 89. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lee Schaefer to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clinton Alta and Grace Eloise Loose Schaefer; his wife Darlene Jane Gilbert; and his sister Kathleen Farthing. He is survived by: his children, Brian Schaefer (Gena) of Neosho Rapids, Sondra VanSickle (John) of Reading and Debra Siegele of Colleyville, Texas; and his grandchildren, John Robert VanSickle (Jamie), Nathan Siegele (Natalie), Lee Schaefer (Heather), Kegan VanSickle, Melissa Lawver (Andrew), Ashley James (Kevin) and Sarah Parra (Brandon). He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren with 1 great-great grandchild.

Memorial contributions to West Side Baptist Church can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.