Richard Dean Schaefer Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Richard Dean Schaefer (Cando, North Dakota). Richard, born on January 25, 1942, passed away on September 16, 2026. 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, Richard Schaefer and Josephine Schaefer (Halvorson); his brother Buck; his sister-in-law Luella; his sister Joyce Odegaard; his brother-in-law Cliff Odegaard; his nephew Dale Odegaard; his brother-in-law Frank Machart; his parents-in-law, Eric and Marjorie Peterson; his siblings-in-law, Mary Peterson and Larry Peterson; and his nephew DJ Campbell.
He is survived by: his wife Katherine Peterson; his children, Audrey and Duane; and his sister Dovelene Stahn (Larry). He is also survived by six grandsons; one granddaughter and 10 great-grandchildren.
