Anthony "Bud" Schafer

Anthony John "Bud" Schafer, 93, of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Norway, MI passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the home of his daughter in Norfolk. He was born May 9, 1917 in East Troy, Wisconsin, son of the late Anthony and Anna (Hoheisel) Schafer. Bud graduated from Norway High School 1935. He married Louise Maisonneuve on April 27, 1946. Bud and Louise lived most of their lives in Norway and moved to Norfolk, Virginia in 2006 to be with their daughter. Bud worked for several dairy companies including the Asselin Creamery and Morning Glory as a driver and supervisor, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Church in Norway for many years and served as an altar boy, usher, altar server and Eucharistic minister. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Bud served for 25 years (1970-1995) as the lodge administrator for the Moose Lodge in Norway. He was honored as the Moose Lodge member of the year in 1980 and received the community service award from the Norway Order of the Eastern Star. He was a founding member with the late Walt Peters of the Norway St. Vincent de Paul Society and served over 20 years helping the poor and disadvantaged. Bud was a great reader of mysteries and westerns, and a faithful fan of the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed bowling, rabbit hunting, was an avid square dancer, and an excellent baker. He was a devoted husband and father and a tireless volunteer for his church and community. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Louise (Maisonneuve) Schafer, who grew up in Escanaba, Michigan; two children, Nancy Schafer (Steven Wallace) of Norfolk, Virginia and Anthony (Susan) Schafer III of Toledo, Ohio; three grandchildren, Garrett McAuliffe of San Francisco, California, Maura Ambrosio of Norfolk, Virginia and Anthony Schafer IV of Toledo, Ohio; a sister, Dorothy Trepanier of Iron Mountain, Michigan; and also by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Anna; a brother, John (Jack); and two sisters, Agnes LaVessor and Marion McKee. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the church. Fr. Timothy M. Ekaitis and Fr. Mark McQuesten will con-celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Norway Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary’s Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Anthony “Bud” Schafer online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Anthony "Bud" Schafer

September 5, 1917 - September 5, 2010