Stephen Mario Schaefer

Stephen retired from the City of Belleville, Waste Water Treatment Plant. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, Illinois and the St. Clair County Anglers. Stephen ‘s faith was very important to him throughout his life. He never met a stranger; he was always willing to lend a hand to help. Stephen was an avid fisherman; he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.

Stephen was welcomed into heaven by his parents, Walter and Angeline, nee Scafidi, Schaefer; sister, Lisa Mefford and best friend, Clif Metze.

Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Vicki Schaefer, nee Cresson; children, Stephanie (Nicholas) Berry, and Scott (Heather) Schaefer; grandchildren, Silas, Quentin, and Isaac Schaefer; siblings, Tom (Connie) Schaefer, Tony (Jill) Schaefer, Walter Schaefer Jr., Mark Schaefer, and Angie (Chris) Smallwood; his loving four legged companion, Jack. Also, survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials in Steve’s memory may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to St. Clair County Anglers. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Memorial Gathering will be held from 9 to 11 am at St. Augustine Canterbury Catholic Church, 1910 W. Belle Street, Belleville, Illinois on Saturday, May 7, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church on Saturday, May 7, 2016 with Monsignor William McGhee officiating.

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home. Belleville, Illinois.