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Emil Martin Schaefer

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Emil Martin Schaefer, 85, of Bella Vista died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Emil and Josephine Schaefer. Emil served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed reading, playing golf and working at the Scottsdale Country Club in Bella Vista. Emil loved being married to his precious wife, Phyllis, for 63 wonderful years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert. Emil is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of the home; four sons, Mark Schaefer and his wife, Holly, of Georgia, David Schaefer and his wife, Denise, of Illinois, Timothy Schaefer and his wife, Chris, of South Carolina, and Peter Schaefer of New Mexico; two daughters, Donna Bauer and her husband, Brad, of Illinois, and Nancy Spei and her husband, Martin, of New Mexico; two brothers, William Schaefer and his wife, Kathleen, of Michigan, and Raymond Schaefer of Illinois; one sister, Arlene Cooper of Washington; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home, Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Published February 25, 2014

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