Bert W. Schaefer, 87 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at his home following a lengthy illness.
Bert was born December 6, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Bert and Helen (Czaja) Schaefer.? He served in the United States Navy during WWII.? He was united in marriage to Barbara J. Teigen on June 25, 1965 in Park Ridge.? Bert worked as a firefighter for the City of Chicago, retiring in 1978.? He especially enjoyed traveling and loved living three years in Germany.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Huntley, his daughter, Deborah (Thomas) Koziel of Streamwood, his son, Kirk (Mary) Schaefer of Des Plaines, his grandchildren, Brian (Tressa) & Scott (Renee) Koziel and Nicole & Natalie Schaefer, his great-grandchildren, Gabrielle & Zachary and his nieces and nephews.? He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy, his sister, Phyllis and two brothers, Raymond & Ernest.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012 and funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, all at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.?? In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to EMWQ Gift Fund c/o the Fire Pension Fund.?
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