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The Life of John C Schaeffer

John C. Schaeffer, 76, of Kutztown, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in his residence, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully ending his 18-year battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Cynthia P. (Frederick) Schaeffer with whom he shared 31 years of marriage.

Born in Richmond Township, John was a son of the late John D. and Maude E. “Lulie” Schaeffer. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Kutztown, where he was a past church consistory member. John was a 1958 graduate of Kutztown Area High School, and was currently serving as class President. He was a reserve member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and was a member of the U.S. Army reserves. John was a Master Electrician, and since 1981, was the owner of Erb Electric, Kutztown. He also was employed part-time for 17 years as a bus driver for Carl R. Bieber Tourways, Kutztown. John served as the Superintendent and the President of Board of Trustees of Fairview Cemetery Association, Kutztown, for many years. A former self-employed farmer, John was a former member of 4-H Clubs and the Future Farmers of America, receiving the FFA American Farmer Degree. He was a past Director of the Berks-Lehigh Pork Producers Association, past Master of the Kutztown Grange #1836 and was a Life Member of the National Grange. John was listed in the 1974 Outstanding Young Men of America Publication.

He served as a Director of the Kutztown Fair Association Board, Kutztown, was a member of Kutztown Lions Club and Kutztown Fire Company. John was a former member of the Kutztown Jaycees, a former committee member of the Kutztown Sesquicentennial, and former director of the Kutztown Area Medical Center. John enjoyed family gatherings and traveling to Ocean City, NJ, and Walt Disney World. John's family would like to extend their gratitude to Lehigh Valley Hospice and Comfort Keepers In-Home Care Service, for their care during John's illness.

In addition to his Wife, Cindy, John is survived by his Children, Tim D., husband of Tammy (Pensinger) Schaeffer, Topton, David J., husband of Stephanie (Madeira) Schaeffer, Plano, Texas, Jennifer M. (Moll), wife of Tish D. Lau, Kutztown, and Lindsey P. (Moll), wife of Todd S. Derstine, Kutztown; Sister, Shirley A. (Schaeffer) Stricker, Maxatawny Township. He is also survived by 11 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; and a Nephew, Greg D. Stricker. John was predeceased by his Parents, his first Wife, Mary L. (Erb) Schaeffer, who died on March 8, 1982, and a Daughter, Bonnie (Schaeffer) Tobin.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 10:30 AM from Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, 47 South Whiteoak Street, Kutztown, PA  19530, with Reverend John W. Davies officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, and again on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in John's memory to the John C. Schaeffer Memorial Fund c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA  19530-0292, to benefit the Kutztown Fair's Children's Day Drawing. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.



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2016.10.01

I've met with John many times over the years as a sales rep for the East Penn Valley Merchandiser. Later, he has visited our home a few times to "repair" appliances; always friendly and outgoing. We know he has been fighting his cancer for many years and send our deepest sympathies to Cindy and the family. He will be missed by many people.
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