Larry Schaefer

Larry Schaefer, age 65, of Westphalia, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at his home. Larry was born September 20, 1947, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Paul Schaefer and Thelma (Hicks) Schaefer who survives in Linn. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Linn High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Larry had worked as a manager at Scholastic before retiring. Larry was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn and enjoyed his last years golfing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his mother, Larry is survived by his children and grandchildren, Jody Troesser and her husband Kevin and their children Rylea, Austin and Emma of Fulton, Doug and his wife Jessi Schaefer and their children, Cameron and Cooper of Jefferson City, Cody Schaefer of Kansas City, and Kelsey Schaefer of Wardsville; and one sister, Linda Troesser of Linn. Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Morton Chapel in Linn. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Morton Chapel in Linn with Fr. John Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in the St. George Parish Cemetery in Linn with full military honors at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Linn VFW Post 4756. Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Mo. (573-897-2214) www.mortonchapel.com