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Eddie K. Schaefer

Visitation Date: Friday, December 17, 2021
Visitation Time: 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Saturday, December 18th, 2021
Funeral Time: 11:30 am
Place of Funeral: St. Hubert Catholic Church
Funeral Notes: Family and friends are invited to gather 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. During visiting hours, it is still recommended to follow the current State of Illinois Guidelines, and guests should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Interment: Private

Edward “Eddie” Schaefer. Loving father of Tracy (Keith) Olender, and Kayla Schaefer, Jeanne Schaefer and Lori LoVerdi Mothers to his daughter. Devoted son of the late Mickey and Helen Schaefer. Dear brother of Lenny (DeAnn) Bartnick, Bob (Helene) Schaefer. Adored grandpa Ed of Sela and Ivy Olender. Cherished companion of Lynn Harrison.

Funeral Home

Salerno's Rosedale Chapels

Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake Street Roselle IL, 60172

Church Details

St. Hubert Catholic Church

Address: 729 Grand Canyon St. Hoffman Estates Illinois, 60169
Service Date: December 18th 2021
Funeral Time: 11:30 am

Interment Details

Private

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Posted by:
Kathy Mazalewski

Posted on:
Monday, January 24, 2022

I'm very sorry. I didn't find out until now. He was so sweet. My family and I all think he was a special guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by:
Christine H (Chapetta) Harvey

Posted on:
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

I just learned of the loss of Eddie. I knew him and brothers Lennie and Bobby and their dearest dad Mickey (Myron) from Mitty's. Wonderful fond memories of times together, with so many laughs. It's been over 35 years since those days, but the memories of Eddie, Lennie, Bobby and dear Mickey will forever remain dear to my heart. To his daughters, siblings and entire family and dear companion my heartfelt deepest sympathy for his loss. He had an amazing smile. He was surely the type of person people wanted to be around. May you find peace and comfort knowing he is surely in heaven and smiling down on you.

Posted by:
Steve Sbarbaro

Posted on:
Sunday, December 19, 2021

I was a regular at Mitty’s and spent a lot of time with Mickey and Eddie. They were very kind and so much fun to be with. I loved going to Cub games and to Fox Lake with them. Some of the best times in my life they were part of and greatly missed. Hope the family can get through this difficult time!! Take care and God bless.

Posted by:
Rhonda Mustari

Posted on:
Sunday, December 19, 2021

Uncle Eddie.. You we're always so cool and fun..I will miss you very much. My condolences to the entire family. Love and prayers.

Posted by:
John Macchione

Posted on:
Saturday, December 18, 2021

Ed was a very good guy. Worked with him covering pipe in the 80's and 90's. Could always make you laugh and had a great sense of humor. Our deepest condolences to his Family. So sorry.

Posted by:
Karen Tripoli

Posted on:
Saturday, December 18, 2021

There is nobody who had a smile like Eddie! Thoughts and prayers for you and family. Say hello to Mickey. Rest In Peace. You are missed! Xo

Posted by:
Dawn Nielson

Posted on:
Friday, December 17, 2021

Uncle Ed's infectious fighting spirit and his quick wit in crafting a conversation that captivated a room are qualities we noticed from the time we were children in the 1970s. His laughter is forever remembered as a magnetic force that steals your attention. He renamed my brother Fast Eddie for reasons unknown. We have oddly embraced this for over 50 years. Our uncle’s innate ability to manifest a party wherever he went is a quality that infuses our hearts. For us, all of these things are gifts from Uncle Ed we get to sprinkle into the world. – Dawn & Fast Eddie

Posted by:
Mary Ann Poulos

Posted on:
Friday, December 17, 2021

I was very sorry to hear of Eddies passing. I remember him with a smile and the life of the party. Rest Easy my friend.

Posted by:
Kelly Remus

Posted on:
Friday, December 17, 2021

A toast to Uncle Ed, the life of the party. He had true charisma that spread smiles and laughter. Thanks for showing us how to have fun and enjoy life. Kelly O’Bartnick

Posted by:
Joey McDonald Mesa Arizona

Posted on:
Friday, December 17, 2021

I WOULD HAVE TO NEED PAGES AND PAGES TO TELL. HOW I FELT ABOUT EDDIE DATING BACK TO GRADE SCHOOL AT ST. ANGELA!! I" LL JUST END BY SAYING LOVE LIVE THE SWAN AS MANY TEAMATES AND FRIENDS CALLED HIM !! SO MANY LAUGHS AND WILD TIMES AT "MITTYS" SAY HELLO TO MICKEY WHO YOU WILL BE SPENDING XMAS WITH ALONG WITH OUR LORD WHO HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS!!

Posted by:
Ken Kolodziej

Posted on:
Friday, December 17, 2021

Ed, you always lit up the room with your smile. RIP

Posted by:
Raymond Bernardin

Posted on:
Friday, December 17, 2021

So sorry to hear about Eddie’s passing. My deepest condolences to the entire Schaefer family… Raymond Bernardin

Posted by:
Bill Peterson

Posted on:
Friday, December 17, 2021

So very sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. Such a wonderful guy. Still remember fondly the days when my special needs daughter, who just loved Eddie, would "escape" from our house with swim suit on and towel in hand and go around the corner to Eddie's house and announce she was there to swim in the pool. We would start looking for her yelling at siblings about who was watching her and then the phone would ring and it would be the Schaeffers. "If you are looking for Allison she is in the pool so dont worry and she has already asked what's for dinner. We will bring her home after she dries off and fills up on whatever we are having" He always took care of his little Allison and she loved him to the moon. "Eddie Eddie Eddie" she would say every time she saw him. Rest in peace pal. You will be horribly missed. The Peterson's

Posted by:
Angelo Coduto

Posted on:
Thursday, December 16, 2021

I will miss you Eddie you were one of the fun people in my life and I enjoyed spending time with you especially at our Cubs Fantasy Camp RIP Buddy we’ll meet again !!

Posted by:
GLENN WISZOWATY

Posted on:
Thursday, December 16, 2021

REST IN PEACE BIG GUY

Posted by:
Melanie Nelson

Posted on:
Thursday, December 16, 2021

My heart is filled with sadness over the loss of Eddie who always had a heartfelt and welcoming smile whenever he was around. I consider it an honor to have been able to call him friend. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and Lynn during this most difficult of times. God bless Eddie, may you rest in peace.

Posted by:
Tom Kirk

Posted on:
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Eddie was a good friend. He had an infectious personality., always a good time. I'll miss his visits to Houghton lake. We would golf and pal around together. He will be sadly missed.

Posted by:
GREG BURZYNSKI

Posted on:
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

GREAT CRNTERFIELDER FOR THE LYONS 45 S A GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYER ON ZEKE TEAMS BUT MOST OF ALL A GREATER PERSON LOVE MY TIME AROUND HIM GREAT TEAMMATE GAVE HIS ALL REST EASY MY FRIEND SPEEDY

Posted by:
speedy

Posted on:
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

EDDIE WAS A GREAT CENTERFIELDER FOR THE LYONS 45 S GREAT PLAYER ON ZEKE FOOTBALL TEAM BUT BETTER YET A GREAT GUY. LOVE EVERY MINUTE HAVING HIM AS A TEAM MATE GAVE HIS ALLLLLLL REST EASY MY FRIEND SPEEDY

Posted by:
Mary Karlov

Posted on:
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

After working with Eddie for over 20 years I am truly going to miss him. His love for life, his country, and his family was over the top. My condolences to the family.