Obit for SCHAEFFER, Frank F. Jr. (b.1920 d.2004), Murray Co., MN

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Frank F. Schaeffer Jr. was born on March 5, 1920 Lime Lake Township, near 

Avoca, MN to Frank and Ida Olson Schaeffer. He grew up on the family 

farm, attended country school and graduated from Slayton High School in 

1938. He worked in California building airplanes. In January 1942 he 

enlisted in the U. S. Army and served in the European Theatre. He and 

Anita Benson were married in Pipestone, MN on December 27, 1946. They 

lived in Sioux Falls, SD. In 1953, they moved to their farm near Avoca, 

MN where they lived until 1963 when they retired from farming. They moved 

into Avoca and Frank managed the Avoca Liquor Store for five years and 

then went to work for Rupp Construction. He was a blade operator until 

his retirement in 1992. He helped Vern Crowley farm until a few years 

ago. Anita died on September 10, 1998. Frank continued living in Avoca. 

He passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 22, 2004 at the age 

of 84. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Slayton. Frank 

was an avid gardener and baker, sharing his fresh pies, jellies and 

vegetables with many. He was a member of the Currie American Legion and 

enjoyed playing cards there with many friends. He will be remembered in 

Avoca walking his bulldog, Teig. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports and 

visiting with all. He loved his family and spending time with them. 



Survivors include five children and their spouses: Diane and Kurt 

Pederson of San Clemente, CA, Dale and Janet Schaeffer of Avoca, Dawn and 

Duane Spartz of Slayton, Debra and Randy Graham of Adrian, MN, and Deidre 

Ragan and her special friend, Gary Reker of Slayton; 12 grandchildren: 

Lee, Boyd and Justin Pederson, Angie Schumacher, Dana and Cassie 

Schaeffer, Frankie, Kaley and Kim Spartz, Clint Christensen, Anita 

Miller, and Tara Ragan; five great-grandchildren: Hayley, Alex, Andrew 

and Griffin, and Zachery; and a sister, Shirla Rensink of Slayton. He is 

preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anita, brother, Cliff Schaeffer 

and an infant sister, Shirley. 



Funeral services were held at theUnited Methodist Church in Slayton, MN 

on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Gwen Bohlke 

officiating. The organist was Janet Voges. The pallbearers were Vern 

Crowley, Axel Frisk, Drew Oakland, Ross Behrends, Dave Schreier and 

George Opdahl. Interment is in Slayton Memorial Gardens, Slayton, MN. 

Military honors accorded by the Currie Legion Post.