Dennis Henry Schaeffer

Dennis H Schaeffer, of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Virginia Anna Marie Schaeffer (nee Simon); beloved son of the late Clarence and Radell Schaeffer; devoted father of Patricia Ann (Tom) Watson, Thomas James (Anna) Schaeffer, Charles Paul (Cindy) Schaeffer, Deborah Kay (Richard) Beishir, Teresa Marie (Steve) Gann, Carolyn Marie (Keith) Conboy, the late Gerard Joseph Schaeffer; cherished grandfather of Kim (Jason) Green, Kelly (Chris) Larson, Kyle (Sydney) Watson, Tommy Watson, Zach Watson, Heather (Tony) Mitchell, T.J. (Amber) Schaeffer, Kenny (Destiny) Wadell, Alison (Tyson) Hefley, Tara (Bob) Sullivan, Tyler (Lindi) Schaeffer, Tim (Maureen) Beishir, Caitlin Gann, Andrea (Alexx) Wilsman, Kieran Conboy, Kendall Conboy, Maeve Conboy, Liam Conboy and Rory Conboy; treasured great-grandfather of Peyton, Emmett, Claire, Max, Lily, Grady, Myla, Ellee, Leena, Anne Marie, Chelsea, Abby, Harper, Avery, Braxton, Benjamin, and Brooke; dear brother of Walter (the late Jean) Schaeffer, Harold (Joan) Schaeffer, Martha (the late Bob) Baronovic, Norbert (JoAnn) Schaeffer, David (Jean) Schaeffer, MaryAnn (the late Felix) BazDresch, and the late Geraldine (Irvin) Schoene; and dearest brother-in-law of Rose Marie (the late Benny) Leonhard.

Dennis is also preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Geri Schaeffer and sister-in-Law, Toni Schaeffer.

Dennis loved boating and retired after more than 30 years as a marine technician from Venetian Harbor, but his true labor of love was farming. He enjoyed woodworking and building things for his family. He was a wonderful man of faith who was a lifetime, active member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Portage des Sioux, and he ran the Sandwich Stand at the picnic. He went on 36 White House Jesuit Retreats over the years, which encouraged his spiritual relationship with God.

Dennis and Virginia met at a dance and had 70 amazing years together. They liked to ride bikes on Katy Trail through their 80s, and went on various bike riding excursions through the years. They also enjoyed boating with friends on river during the summer.

Dennis loved golfing with his buddies, and won various tournaments over the years . He also bowled on a league until he was 90 years old. He looked forward to playing cards with friends and family. More than anything, Dennis always loved spending time with his family. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Schaeffer Foundation at 12 Village Dr. West, St. Charles MO 63303 or St. Francis of Assisi Church or Kennedy's Disease Association.