It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Arlene Christine Schaefer of Billings, Montana, who passed away on March 1, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Edward Koschel and Christina Koschel (Krauzs); her children, Jerry Schaefer (Kay) of Bozeman, Carol Callen (Jerry) of Billings and Dennis Schaefer (Sue) of Billings; her grandchildren, Mark Schaefer (Sara) of Roberts, Michelle Schaefer (Connar) of Casper, WY, Starla Anderson (Bryce) of Fargo, Jeanie Barat (Avi) of San Diego, CA, Matthew Schaefer of Broadus and Melissa Schaefer (Randy) of San Antonio, TX; her great grandchildren, Emerson Schaefer of Roberts, Alicia Anderson (Buck) of Carrboro, NC, Tyler Anderson (Olivia) of Kearney, NE, Kailash Barat and Tej Barat of San Diego, CA; her siblings, Gilbert Koschel (Doris) and Marlys Shryock (Harry); her husband Jake Schaefer; and her siblings, Marvin, Orvall, Douglas and Lorina. She was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Billings Evangelical Bible Church or to St. John's United.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Downtown Funeral Chapel