William H. Schaeffer, Sr.'s Obituary
William H. Schaeffer, Sr. age 89 of Lewes, DE passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE. He was born on December 27, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Irving and Ella Mae (Adams) Schaeffer.
Mr. Schaeffer began his career in plumbing first working for Clayton Lathbury, then Dicky Mitchell Plumbing and finally going out on his own for 40 years in private business. In his spare time, Mr. Schaeffer enjoyed working with and designing stained glass items. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and vegetables and his sun flowers were often featured in many different print media.
Mr. Schaeffer is survived by his wife Dorothy Schaeffer of Lewes, DE; two sons: William H. Schaeffer, Jr. of Harbeson, DE and Edward Schaeffer and his wife Patty of Milton, DE; one daughter, Nance Mattison of Ellendale, DE; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a lifelong friend, Jan Sentman.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beebe Medical Foundation, ATTN: Emergency Dept. 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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