Jack Schaefers
February 25, 1928 ~ August 30, 2022
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Jack Schaefers, 94, of Faulkton, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Faulkton Senior Living.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo, with Father Randy Phillips officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. Rosary and wake service will be at 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2022, at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo.
Jack was born February 25, 1928, to John T. Schaefers and Louisa (Bowar) Schaefers in Faulkton. He was the youngest of five children, growing up on the family homestead north of Polo. He attended St. Liborius Grade School and graduated from Fairview (Polo) High School in 1947.
He served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1952. Following a medical discharge in July 1952, due to a four-month hospitalization with Rheumatic Fever, he returned to help his father on the family farm. On October 25, 1954, he married JoAnn O’Meara at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Faulkton. They were blessed with 10 children living on the family farm, until they moved to Faulkton in 2018.
He was an active member of St. Liborius Parish and in multiple organizations within the Polo Community. He served as a local and state officer in the Polo American Legion and Polo Knights of Columbus for many years. (Jack often was called ‘Mr. CDA’). In 2011, they received the State KC Family of the Year Award.
Memories of Jack will be treasured always by his wife of almost 68 years, JoAnn; his children: Colleen (Cory) Leer, Faulkton, Doug (Darla) Schaefers, Polo, Camille Dunnick, Sioux Falls, Dean Schaefers (Dee), Colleyville, TX, Delmar (De) Schaefers, Anchorage, AK, Carole (Jeff) Stoecker, Onaka, Doyle Schaefers (Nubia), Keller, TX, and Darwin (Cristi) Schaefers, Sioux Falls; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Joyce Wickersham and Janet Johnson; brother in law, Tom (Carolyn) O’Meara; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons: Darry and Dale in 1984; two grandsons: Toby and Mitch; sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorine (Willy) Venjohn, Sally (Huck) Bushfield, Kay (Max) Martinmaas, Genny (Kenny) Locke, and Carol Jean Steele.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Jack's arrangements.
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JoAnn and family;
Very sorry to hear about Jack. I'm sure Darry and Dale were there to welcome him Home.
I will never forget his laugh. It was usually after giving me some kind of heck, but nonetheless, he was usually laughing when I was around him! He was good at that!
He lived a good long life. Now, we all need to celebrate for being a part of it.
Take good care; prayers to you all.
JoAnn and family. So sorry for your loss. Loved knowing Jack. Our sympathies.
Barb and Mark
Joann and family. Jack always had time for a discussion. And a big ol laugh. I'm sure he will be missed by many. Love to you all! Gary Venjohn and family.
Joanne and family we give you our sympathy and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to all of you. You all have always been more then neighbors or friends to me. You have always been family. With all of my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you. And Jack is watching and guiding you from heaven.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Jack Schaefers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May Jack Rest In Peace. Loved the family times with Jack. Loved his laugh and his joking, always joking ways. Hold on to those wonderful memories. He truly loved his country, his catholic faith and family. Now he is with Dale and Darry who welcomed him home. A Life Well Lived…
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Jack & Joanne Schaeffers family. Jack was a very good man & we've known him 1& Joanne for many years. So many good memories. Wish we lived closer. Much love to you all. Carl and Marge Durfee
Prayers and sympathy to the family of my great uncle Jack.
Sorry for your loss.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Jack and his family bring me great memories and big smiles. He was a friend, a neighbor and a giving person. He was always there to lend a helping hand and share a laugh.
JoAnn and family, My deepest sympathy to you and you families. I have many years of memories through Jack and you of course with relatives. Prayers for you.
Please accept our condolences to Joanne and family. May you continue to reflect on the your great memories of Jack. Hollis and Darleen Hall
My prayers and condolences. May the Lord reward him for his faith filled life.
Fr. Dave
We are saddened to have lost Jack. He and Karl with jokes and fun personalities had such fun together. Especially their famous dance at Nick & Laceys wedding. We still laugh about that. In phone calls Karl always asked Jack "When can we dance again" Just one of the few memories to share. We will miss him and our hearts are with Joanne and all the Schaefers.
Love, Karl & Kathy
JoAnn and family: We would like to extend our sympathy to your family. I have enjoyed the family's friendship for many years and have treasured it! Cherish the memories as I will!
Schaefers family:
My deepest sympathies to all of you on the passing of Jack. He was one swell person and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him! May God grant him eternal rest; and may you all be comforted by your many wonderful memories! HUGS AND GOD'S BLESSINGS!
Dear Family, So very sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Jack as a regular part of my life. Always threatening to pull whatever loose tooth I might have while I was trying to enjoy a soda at the Polo Store. Many good times at your farm. I am blessed to have grown up in such a magical place as Polo with the best relatives ever! Bless all of you. Hugs and Prayers. Bernadette Martinmaas Matson