Llewellyn "Lou" Woodrow Schafer

Llewellyn (Lou) Woodrow Schafer 83 years old, of Brighton Colorado, died at his home on December 13, 2019. Lou was born on August 17, 1936 in Lake Lillian, Kandiyohi, Minnesota to Elmer L and Katherine E Schafer. He grew up in Minnesota surrounded by his many siblings.

Lou served in the Korean war and was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. His time in the service was spent in Virginia, Florida and Germany. Lou married Darienne S. Plehal on November 29, 1958 in Hopkins, Minnesota. They were married 39 years before Darienne’s death in 1997.

Lou worked as a mechanic and served as a volunteer firefighter while living in Minnesota. Lou and Darienne moved their family to Colorado in 1978 to open an Amoco fuel station in Westminster, CO and eventually opened Mountain View Service in Northglenn, CO. He loved working for Ritchie Bros. Auctions. He was a proud member of the Northglenn Elks club. Lou was a man of adventure. He enjoyed fishing, traveling in his Lincoln and Cadillac and attending auctions. He was an avid card player, an inventor, and could fix anything presented to him.

Lou is survived by his children: Kelley Steinhagen (David) Hopkins, MN; Marlen Schafer (Gloria Cundall), Thornton, CO; David Schafer, Brighton, CO; Kendra Knogge (Gary) Thornton, CO; Richard Schafer (Theresa) Denver, CO; Gerald Schafer (Traci) Brighton, CO; Candace Meinke (Steve) Northglenn, CO; and Iva Webb (Mike), South Dakota.

Grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jared, Zach, Mikaela, Dylan, Nicholas, Mariah, Toni and four great grandchildren, Brantley, Eden, Feather, and Gracie.

Siblings (half): Henry (Minnesota) and Christine (Florida)

Predeceased by Parents: Elmer L and Katherine E Schafer, Stepmother: Mary Ceske Schafer, Wife: Darienne S. Plehal Schafer, Siblings: Sophia C, Evelyn M, Guy J (step), and Julius E (half).

Funeral Service Details

Services will at 10:00am on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Olinger Highland Mortuary at 10201 Grant Street, Thornton, CO.

Luncheon immediately following at Adams County Fairground, Good Luck Building 9595 Henderson Road Brighton, CO.

Private interment will be at Olinger’s Evergreen Memorial Cemetery at 200 E. 168th, Broomfield, CO.