Adam Schaefer

Adam M. Schaefer passed away January 1, 2016, at the age of 90. He was born in Fowler, MI, the son of Leo and Clara (Bauer) Schafer. Adam married Helen E. DuBois on October 11, 1952 and she survives him.

He is also survived by his children, Shelly (Doug) Taylor of Jonesville, MI, Stephanie (Leon) Schneider of Fowler, MI, Pamela (Brian Feige) Schaefer of Gaines, MI, Susie (Bob) Versola of Linden, MI and Gwen (Rex) Thelen of Grand Haven, MI; 29 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Adam was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Leona (Vern) Miller, Agnes (Robert) Thurston, Marie (Kenneth) Feldpausch; brother, Leroy (Patricia) Schafer; father and mother-in-law, George and Jessie DuBois; brothers-in-law, RG (June) DuBois and Richard (Virginia) DuBois and best friend, Leonard O'Bannon.

Adam was employed at Lansing State Journal as a Printer for 38 years and he retired from there in 1992. He was a lifetime member of Most Holy Trinity Church and a member of the church choir for many years. Adam had a great love of music; he played the guitar and loved to sing with his daughters and grandchildren. He enjoyed camping up north and Michigan sunsets and loved ice cream. Adam was a big fan of Detroit Tigers and U of M sports. He had a great love for his country and served in the US Navy during WWII from 1942 to 1946.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, MI, with Fr. Michael Williams presiding and burial to follow at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with rosary at 3 p.m. and Vigil at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, January 5 at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler, 11112 W. Ionia St., Fowler, MI. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the charity of the family's choice.

The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.