William Schaefer

William Alonzo “Bill” Schaefer passed away Friday, December 17, 2010, at his home in Marble Falls after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Bruner Schaefer of Marble Falls; a daughter, Phyllis Murray of Wallingford, Connecticut; two sons, Ed Schaefer of Burnet, Texas, and Bill Schaefer of San Antonio, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

He was born February 17, 1926 in Coryell County, Texas to Fred H. Schaefer and Mary Cagle Schaefer.

He retired from the Texas Department of Human Services after a long career designing and implementing records management systems. Prior to his state employment he worked in the private sector in the microfilm and records management industry.

Upon graduation from Moody High School, Moody, Texas, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving aboard the U.S.S. Lackawanna in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. At war’s end, he returned to Central Texas where he studied business, developing the skills that served him during his professional career. Before he retired, he developed an interest in traveling with his wife in their recreational vehicle. He became active in several RV organizations and served as a state officer of the Good Sams RV Club.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at the Cole Chapel in Moody. Burial will follow at Moody Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the chapel beginning at 1:00 p.m. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Highland Lakes Hospice, Burnet, Texas.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com