Harold Schaefers
January 12, 1932 ~ January 26, 2017
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Harold Schaefers, 85, of Orient, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Eventide Nursing Home, Fargo, ND.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Orient with Fr. Christopher Hughes presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2017 with a 7:00 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Harold William Schaefers was born January 12, 1932 at Polo, South Dakota to William and Eleanor Schaefers. The family lived in Idaho where Harry spent his younger years. They later moved to Aberdeen and Harry graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1950. Following graduation, Harry honorably served in the United States Army.
Harry married Janie Conway, of Orient, on May 3, 1955. They lived in Paynesville, MN, Crystal, MN and then moved back to Orient in 1963 to farm with his father-in-law. He continued to farm near Orient with his sons until his retirement in 2002.
Harry is survived by his children: Bab (Kirk) Carr of Fargo, ND, Curt Schaefers of Orient, and Dirk (Susan) Schaefers of Orient; grandchildren: Andy (Kristen) Carr of Fargo, ND, Jeremy Carr of Brookings, Kassie (Matt) Kutz of Highmore, Collin Schaefers of Orient, and Kaitee Schaefers of Aberdeen; great grandchildren: Molly and Connor Carr of Fargo, ND, and Layla, Easton, and Archer Kutz of Highmore; a sister, Sister Maria Elena Schaefers of Cottonwood, ID; and a brother, Ronald (Mary Jo) Schaefers of Spokane, WA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and a sister Marion Jones.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Harold’s arrangements.
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Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. We have so many great memories of your parents and family when living at Orient. Memories we shall greatly cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With sympathy, Lorne & Pat Ruzicka
Thoughts & Prayers to all of Harold’s family in your time of sorrow. Hold on tight to all the fond memories you all have of him. God be with you all in your time of grief. RIP Harry.
So sorry to hear about Harold. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time. There are several pictures of Harold, Ronnie, Sister Elaine and their folks on a disc of Martinmaas, Schaefers, and Ortmeier pictures that Donna has. We can get you a copy of them if you want. Much love, Carl and Marge Durfee
So sorry to hear of Harold"s passing. Our sincere sympathy to all of the family. Our prayers are with you. Carl and Marge (Martinmaas) Durfee
Bab & family, I am sorry to hear of your Dad’s death, hard to lose our parents no matter our age. I miss mine everyday but the memories keep them close. I hope you will let your memories be a comfort in the days & weeks ahead. Please know you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Hugs.
Bab, Kirk and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Margaret Holmstrom
I am sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. The Bible teaches that soon we will be reunited with them in paradise on earth by means of the resurrection promised by Jehovah.-Acts 24:15. soon all suffering and death will be gone forever.-Revelation 21:4
May God bless your family during this difficult time. Our sympathy extended to each of you with prayers sent your way.
Bab, Kirk and family–We’re so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Cherish your memories in the hours, days, weeks, months ahead. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and healing are with you all… Erin, Rich, Trevor, Keaton and Walker
Bab, sorry to hear about your Dad. My parents are both gone now too and still miss them everyday, so I know how you feel. Take care. Love ya. Pam
Curt, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I will be thinking of you.
Kirk & Bab & Family:
Kirk & Bab & Family: So sorry for your loss
Our condolences on the death of your father. He was my uncle.
Dear, Bab & Kirk, Curt, Dirk & Susan, Grand kids & Great Grand kids, Although I’m sorry to read of your Dad’s, Grandpa’s and Great Grandpa’s passing, I will always remember “Harry” as having an absolutely terrific sense of humor. Harry had the acute ability to direct his humor with a laser sense of accuracy to your funny bone. I’m hopeful that your current feelings of loss will quickly be replaced by the wonderful memories that you experienced while growing up with a good and honorable man. I extend my thoughts and prayers of support to you. Sincerely, Rod R. Donovan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Sympathy,