Pete Schaefer

Albert Pete Austin Schaefer of Uvalde died on May 16, 2013 in his home at the age of 89. He was born on February 11, 1924 in Utopia, TX to Albert and Bertie Guess Schaefer. Pete is suvived by his brothers, Raymond Schaefer, and Gene Schaefer and wife, Margaret, all of Uvalde sisters, Rosalie Taylor or San Antonio and Linda Hocker of Uvalde sons, Rick Schaefer, and Steve Schaefer and companion, Lebo Turkett, all of Uvalde Jeff Schaefer and wife, Jan of New Braunfels daughters, Oveta Mollica of San Antonio Susan Wyatt and husband, Robert of Hunt, TX Sheri Atkinson of Sabinal and Lisa Bridges and husband, Phil of Pipe Creek, TX thirteen grandchildren, eighteen greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pete is preceded in death by his parents sister, Lorene Clayton and his wife, Frances Schaefer. He was a veteran of WWII, enjoyed country life, and had a lifelong passion for playing his fiddle with family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9:00 AM at RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary with burial to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Paul Stephens will officiate. Pallbearers will be Robert Mollica, Scott Schaefer, Justin Bridges, Jonathan Schaefer, Jason Schaefer, and Tyler Schaefer. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Schaefer, Jr. and Henry Penney.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Friday, May 17, 2013
5:00 PM

Service

Funeral Service

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Monday, May 20, 2013
9:00 AM

Cemetery

Hillcrest Cemetery
Hwy. 90 West
Uvalde, TX  78801