Thomas William Schaefer's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

Thomas William Schaefer

June 2, 1965 - July 4, 2025 (60 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Thomas William Schaefer's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

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Maeder-Quint Tiberi Funeral Home

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Thomas William Schaefer

June 2, 1965 - July 4, 2025 (60 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Thomas William Schaefer Obituary

The memory of Thomas William Schaefer (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on July 4, 2025 at the age of 60, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Joseph F. Schaefer and Patricia A. Schaefer (Draudt); his wife Darlene Watkins-Schaefer; and his great grandchild Lilith Darlene Marcum. He is survived by: his siblings, Joseph P. Schaefer (Paula), Julia Schaefer-Schmitt and Timothy Schaefer (Kris Thomas); his children, Dianna Lyle (John), Dennis Watkins (Nicki) and Debbie Neff (Mike); his grandchildren, Nathan Marcum, Gage Ward (Madi), Davis Parker (Jeremy), Miles McConnaughey, Kaleb Edgers, Danielle Edgers, Sierra Shipley (Ben), Emma Neff and Scout Neff; his great grandchildren, Leighton, Knox and Gunner Ward; his grandsons, Hudson and Bennett Shipley; and his great grandchild Camila. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Maeder-Quint-Tiberi Funeral Home (1068 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 7:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Obetz Cemetery (4455 Groveport Rd, Obetz, OH 43207).

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to OSU Hospitals.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Maeder-Quint Tiberi Funeral Home



Tue

July 08

Visitation

Maeder-Quint-Tiberi Funeral Home
1068 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206

Tue

July 08

Funeral service

Maeder-Quint-Tiberi Funeral Home
1068 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206

Wed

July 09

Burial

Obetz Cemetery
4455 Groveport Rd, Obetz, OH 43207

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