Roelof "Rudy" Schaaf

Roelof "Rudy" Schaaf, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born to the late Gerlof and Catharina (Soeten) Schaaf in Heerenveen, The Netherlands on November 6, 1927. He had a happy, adventurous childhood with his two brothers, Douwe and Piet. Later, along with his young family, they immigrated to the US and arrived on the Seven Seas Ship with only the money in his pocket. He retired in July 1985 after many years of hard work in drafting and engineering department, and chief editor of technical writing of engine manuals etc including German translations. He had a full life. He was a friend to everyone he met, always interested in the on goings in the lives of his loved ones, always ready with an interesting story or joke. He loved his family dearly and was well loved in return. Surviving are his children, Gerlof "Jerry" (Dana) Schaaf, Catharina "Tina" Schaaf Davis, Wolfgang "Joe" (Lynn) Schaaf; 12 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; also, Bill McGinnis, Diana (Bruce) Whearley, Jackie (Ron) Koenig, and Jim McGinnis; also, Joyce Saylor, Carol Saylor, Linda Crabill, Judy Meeks, and Marsha Mercer. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Elske Velde; 2nd wife, Erika Pfeifer; 3rd wife, Margaret Thomas; and Thomas McGinnis and Sandra Robbins. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park (4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Per the governor's mandate face masks required and social distancing required. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.