Norbert William Schaefer, 83, of Houston, passed away on September 18, 2019. He was born in Moulton, Texas on April 22, 1936 to Harvey and Sophia Schaefer. He was happily married to Betty Ann Pekar for 62 wonderful years.
Norbert was employed by Continental EMSCO and National Oil Well for 40 years and made many friends there. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion. Norbert enjoyed being with his family, working on things with his hands and giving advice on projects.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Sophia Schaefer.
Norbert is survived by the love of his life Betty, his sons Gary Schaefer (Gina), Daren Schaefer (Jodie) and many loving grandchildren, Joshua Schaefer (Veronica), Brendan Schaefer, Joseph Schaefer, Jared Threlkeld (Tonya), Lauren Canales (Andy), Devin Schaefer, and Will Schaefer. Great-grandchildren, Mason Garabedian, Holly Wall, Arwen Schaefer and Kylie Threlkeld. He had many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Norbert was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and a friend to everyone.
The family will receive friends Sunday, September 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Forest Park East Funeral Home 4:00pm – 7:00pm, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598. A Celebration of Norbert’s Life will be held Monday, September 24 at 10:00am in the Chapel of Forest Park East Funeral Home, followed by a Committal Service in Forest Park East Cemetery. A reception will then follow in Reflections of Forest Park East from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
