Richard F. Schiekofer

Born on August 20, 1936, Rich was a hardworking, honest, and humble man who built a life centered around family, friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. He was the proud owner and proprietor of Tri-County Transportation in Suffern, NY, where he earned the respect of colleagues, customers, and friends throughout the community for his work ethic, fairness, and integrity.

Rich was someone people naturally gravitated toward. He had a warm personality, a sharp sense of humor, and a charm that stayed with him throughout his life. He loved spending time with friends, enjoyed life to the fullest, loved the horses, and never lost his ability to flirt and make people smile. Above all, he treasured the people around him and the relationships he built over the years.

He is survived by his loving companion, Gayle Schaeffer, and her children Mary Ann, Keith, Bruce, Tina, and Michael.

Rich also leaves behind his beloved children and their spouses: Deborah and Frank Calabrese, Sherri and Bert Howard, Rich and Susan Schiekofer, and Jim and Norma Schiekofer.

He was a proud grandfather to Frankie and Suzy, Kristyn and Dillon, Kayla, Anthony, Jimmy and Mary, Eric, Nicky and Kayla, Annalee, Jessie, Emma and Nate, Richie, Olivia, Kyle, and Ethan, and a cherished great-grandfather to Frankie, Sophie, Mia, Alana, and Niko.

Rich’s strength, humor, kindness, and love for life will remain with all who knew him. He fought with tremendous courage until the very end and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to have shared in his life.

His family takes comfort in knowing he is finally at peace and free from pain.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 3-7pm at the Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Rt. 59, Suffern, NY 10901. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 18, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern, NY. Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Airmont, NY.