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Published May 25, 2012, 12:00 AM

Everett E. Schaefer

Everett E. Schaefer, 85, Superior, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. He was born on March 14, 1927, in Minn. to Louis and Gladys Schaefer.

Everett E. Schaefer, 85, Superior, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. He was born on March 14, 1927, in Minn. to Louis and Gladys Schaefer.

On July 5, 1947, he married Esther Sears and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

He and his wife Esther are the owner/operators of the East End Café. He was an avid racing fan, enjoyed buying and selling antiques, loved working on automobiles and hunting with his son Russell who lost his life while serving his country in the United States Army. Everett always enjoyed helping others when he saw the need, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Esther, Everett is survived by two sons, Steven (Lori) Schaefer and Marvin Schaefer, both of Superior; two daughters, Cindy Spiering, Superior and Terry (Dennis) Spinner, Gordon; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy (Charlotte) Schaefer, Garden Grove, Calif.; Delbert (Florence) Schaefer, Thorpe, Wis. and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Michael S. Schaefer; one son, Russell Schaefer and a brother Joe Schaefer.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Funeral service on Thursday, May 31, at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church with Lay Minister, James McCusker, officiating.

Burial will be in Veteran's Memorial Park in Greenwood Cemtery.

Pallbearers for the service will be his grandsons, Shawn Spiering, Dennis, Jr. and Chad Spinner and his great-grandsons, Shane, Ryan and Tony Schroeder.

Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

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Linda B.
Superior, WI     05/30/2012 6:13 AM

Hi Esther & Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for you & Everet a long time ago at the east end cafe. He was a very caring, hardworking and loving man. East End cafe will never be the same without seeing his face around. Take care!!! Linda Backlund Bushaw & Beryl bushaw

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bridget f.
Velva, ND     05/29/2012 10:01 PM

MA , Sport , sorry to hear of your loss. my memories of Everett go back 35 to 40 years ago. back to the pool hall days. i remember those times fondly. your husband and father will always be remembered, by me, and i'm sure by many others of that era with great fondness. sincerely Dan Flaherty

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Doreen S.
Rhodes, MI     05/29/2012 6:43 PM

Esther, I'm so sorry to hear about Everett. You know how much you both mean to me and I am going to miss him a lot. I wish I could be there for you in this hard time. Cindy, Terri and Steve, you are all in my thoughts. Everett was a great man and will be missed by many. Love you all Love, Doreen Johnson Stenger +

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