Jerome L. "Jerry" Schaefer

Jerome L. Schaefer, 68, of Wisconsin Dells, and formerly of Oakfield, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at UW Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born August 31, 1942 in Fond du Lac, the son of Lawrence and Madonna Ryan Schaefer. On November 30, 1963 he married Kathleen J. Doering at St. James Catholic Church, Oakfield. Jerry owned and operated Jerry's Barber Shop in Oakfield and worked for Mercury Marine for over 30 years until his retirement in 2006. After retirement he worked as a ranger at Christmas Mountain Golf Course, Wisconsin Dells. He was a member of Sons of Zebedee, St. James Church, retired member of the Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department, Past President of the Oakfield Recreation Department, and an active member of the P & M Club. Jerry enjoyed golfing, bowling, spending winters in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and especially spending time with his family. Jerry cherished family and friends. He loved all types of sports and spent many years coaching baseball and softball. He was kind and jovial and always had a smile.SURVIVORS: his wife of 47 years, Kathy "Kate" Schaefer; four children, Paul (Jean) Schaefer, Oakfield, Jodie Ross, Monona, Joel (Erin) Schaefer, Sherwood, OR, Darrin "Doc" Schaefer, Wisconsin Dells; his grandchildren, Bryan and Rachel Ross, Morgan, Michael and Mallory Schaefer, Aliese, Jack and Heidi Schaefer. He is further survived by his mother, Madonna Schaefer, Oakfield; five siblings, Judy (Dave) Holz, Oakfield, Larry (Joyce) Schaefer, Fond du Lac, Karen Schaefer, Sheboygan, Ann (Ron) May, Fond du Lac, William "Dugie" Schaefer, Oakfield; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; and two Cabo kids, Billy and Lisa. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence "Doc" Schaefer; his mother-in-law, Alice Doering; a nephew, Joseph Schaefer.



VISITATION: will be from 1 "“ 5 PM on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Sons of Zebedee, St. James Church, Oakfield. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5 PM on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Sons of Zebedee, St. James Church with Rev. John Schmitz and Rev. Donald Zerkel concelebrating. Burial will follow in Avoca Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Fr. Shea's Orphanage the Sarnelli House or the American Red Cross.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.