Richard Gail Schaefer Obituary

The family of Richard Gail Schaefer (Ionia, Michigan) announces his passing on October 7, 2026. Richard, born on May 15, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Gail Schaefer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Schaefer and Marguarette Schaefer. He is survived by: his grandchildren, Jacob, Holli Dzierzyc, Mara Schaefer (Frank), Emily Listerman, Nathan and Ashley Doty; his great grandchildren, Hailey, Joshua Villigran-Amdradi, Isaiah Rinckey (Lily), Torston Edwards, Jakub Dzierzyc, Samantha Dzierzyc (Tanner), Dominik, Bianca Dzierzyc, Korbin Hankis, Brantlee, Izaiah Harrington, Eleanore Listerman and Loren Doty; his wife Linda; his children, Daryl, Richard Schaefer, Mary Jo Listerman, Annette Schaefer and Bethann Schaefer; his sister Diane Rowe; his sister-in-law Ruth Schaefer; his siblings, Bud Schaefer, Ronald Schaefer, Kent Schaefer and Patricia Croel; and his stepson LaVon Cooper.