Charles A. Schaefer's Obituary
Charles A. Schaefer, age 65, of Coulterville, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 4:30 a.m., in SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.
Charles was born on February 8, 1960, in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to John C. and Mary M. (Giacomo) Schaefer. Charles proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, especially squirrel, deer, rabbit, and mushrooms. He loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his mother, Mary M. Schaefer; bother-in-law, Kenneth McCormick of Lockport, IL; four nieces, Tiffany McCormick, Tammy Hernandez, Tonya McCormick, and Tina Synder; two nephews, Justin Schaefer and Andrew Schaefer; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his dad, John C. Schaefer; one sister, Ola McCormick; and one brother, John Schaefer.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL, on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Bob Davis officiating. Interment will be in Elkton Cemetery, Elkton, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL, on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Marion V.A.
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