1928
Rupert
2009
Rupert Schafer
July 19, 1928 — May 31, 2009
Rupert A. Schafer, age 80 of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 31, 2009.
Rupert was born on July 19, 1928 in Renville, MN, the son of Robert and Anna (Ashton) Schafer. He graduated from Danube High School, and went on to serve with the National Guard/US Army for three years.
He married Lucille E. Carlson on October 14, 1952 in Willmar, MN.
His employment took him all over the world; researching and developing weather balloons with Sheldahl, and repairing extruding machines for Entwistle.
He was an active member of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls, where he was a member of The Father Paul Judge Knights of Columbus Council #4481 and had served as grand knight. He was also a member of the 4th Degree.
Rupert was a volunteer at the Shepherd Center, where he helped drive Goodhue and Dakota County residents to their appointments, and played cards.
He loved playing cards, Lake Byllesby, reading, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucille; his children, Kitty Peine of Cannon Falls, Jackie (Randy) Serres of Randolph, Tim Schafer of Cannon Falls, Becky (Bob) Trinka of Hastings, Kileen Swedenborg of Florida, and Randy Schafer of St. Paul; his 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Clifford (Doris) Schafer of DeGraff, MN and Clarence (Ruth) Schafer of Hopkins; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gregory Schafer; granddaughter, Cheryl Serres; grandson, Craig Peine; and three brothers and one sister.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 410 Colvill St. W., Cannon Falls, with Father Jay Kythe celebrating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home, and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the church.
Private family interment with military honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Curt, Keith, Kevin, Cory, Kent, Joe and Mike Peine, and Jason Serres. Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Father Paul Judge Knights of Columbus Council #4481.
If memorials are given, the family prefers them to the Shepherd Center.
Rupert was born on July 19, 1928 in Renville, MN, the son of Robert and Anna (Ashton) Schafer. He graduated from Danube High School, and went on to serve with the National Guard/US Army for three years.
He married Lucille E. Carlson on October 14, 1952 in Willmar, MN.
His employment took him all over the world; researching and developing weather balloons with Sheldahl, and repairing extruding machines for Entwistle.
He was an active member of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls, where he was a member of The Father Paul Judge Knights of Columbus Council #4481 and had served as grand knight. He was also a member of the 4th Degree.
Rupert was a volunteer at the Shepherd Center, where he helped drive Goodhue and Dakota County residents to their appointments, and played cards.
He loved playing cards, Lake Byllesby, reading, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucille; his children, Kitty Peine of Cannon Falls, Jackie (Randy) Serres of Randolph, Tim Schafer of Cannon Falls, Becky (Bob) Trinka of Hastings, Kileen Swedenborg of Florida, and Randy Schafer of St. Paul; his 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Clifford (Doris) Schafer of DeGraff, MN and Clarence (Ruth) Schafer of Hopkins; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gregory Schafer; granddaughter, Cheryl Serres; grandson, Craig Peine; and three brothers and one sister.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 410 Colvill St. W., Cannon Falls, with Father Jay Kythe celebrating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home, and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the church.
Private family interment with military honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Curt, Keith, Kevin, Cory, Kent, Joe and Mike Peine, and Jason Serres. Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Father Paul Judge Knights of Columbus Council #4481.
If memorials are given, the family prefers them to the Shepherd Center.
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