Gail B. Schaefer Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gail B. Schaefer of Hartland, Wisconsin, born in Summit, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 23, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gail B. Schaefer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ned Schaefer; her close friend Bill Simcox; her brother Jerry; and her parents, Norris B. Brisco and Natalie Brisco.
She is survived by: her children, Laura Wellford (Grant), Linda Shields (Fran), Ed Schaefer (Colleen), Fred Schaefer (Michelle), Joseph Schaefer (Beth) and Julie Bridwell (Buc); her grandchildren, FJ Buckley (Courtney), Joe Buckley (Jill), Ginny Buckley (Craig), Patty Shields, Francis Shields, Ned Shields, Teddy Schaefer (Erin Ramelb), Nick Schaefer (Sami), Drew Schaefer (Alexandra), Alyssa Schaefer (Austin Moule), Nathan Schaefer (Sarah Lentz), Colton Schaefer, Sam Schaefer, Kennedy Schaefer, Hannah Bridwell and Abby Bridwell; her great grandchildren, Brynn, Brody, Brooklyn Buckley, Shane Shalvey, Sophie Schaefer, Cece, Rose Schaefer and Ophelia Moule; and her sibling's children, Bob Brisco (Lynn) and Candice Fairbanks (Ryan). She is also survived by her family—her six children, sixteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice, with preference given to organizations involved in cancer or dementia research.
