A man of few words, but a friend to everyone, that was Buster Schaefer. His warm smile, acts of kindness, goodwill, and strong character will never be forgotten by his multitude of family and friends. He was the true pillar of strength and integrity for the Schaefer clan. Buster, who was 86, passed away peacefully at the Christopher House in Austin, Texas on the morning of November 24, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Leona; son Dale Schaefer and wife Dani; son Ken Schaefer and wife Karen; daughter Terri Smith and husband Randy; six grandchildren, Eric Schaefer, Tyler Smith, Lauren Richter, Brooks Schaefer, Caroline Plaisance and Kelly Clawson; two great-grandchildren Georgia and Lincoln Smith (with another, Arthur Plaisance, on the way); sister Jewell Ewald and husband Donnie; Jewell's daughters Angela and Missy, and numerous other nephews and nieces.
A visitation will held be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 27 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar. A funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 28 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar. Buster will be laid to rest after the funeral service at Live Oaks Cemetery in Uhland, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Christopher House.
