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    Joseph Edward Schaefer

    September 4, 1947 - May 23, 2017

    Joseph Edward Schaefer Joseph (Joe) E. Schaefer, age 69, of Ephrata, WA passed away on May 23, 2017 in Wenatchee, WA. Joe was born in Hickory, Wisconsin to Oscar & Christine Schaefer on September 4, 1947. He went to school at Port Washington, Wisconsin. He graduated from Milwaukee Technical College. He worked as a Tool & Die Maker for The Boeing Company. He retired From Boeing and moved over to Rimrock Meadows where he later met and married Karee Rucker. He served his country and was a veteran of the Vietnam War; serving in the Air Force in the country of Greenland. He was heavily involved in Field Trial competition, competing in AKC, AFC and NSTRA trials for over 40+ years. He took pride in sponsoring the field trial sport, by judging and scouting for others as well as receiving champion status on his prized dogs; Joe’s Lil, Joe’s Sue, and Pocket Rocket. Joe is preceded in death by Oscar W. Schaefer, Christine M. Schaefer, mother & father and Barbara Achterberg, his sister. Joe is survived by his wife; Karee Schaefer, and nephews; Tim Achterberg and Todd Achterberg and numerous friends. Memorial services will be held from 1 PM to 4 PM on Saturday, June 3rd at Rimrock Meadows clubhouse, 4177 Tumbleweed Way, Ephrata. Please bring your memories of Joe to share with everyone. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wa.

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    Joseph Edward Schaefer Joseph (Joe) E. Schaefer, age 69, of Ephrata, WA passed away on May 23, 2017 in Wenatchee, WA. Joe was born in Hickory, Wisconsin to Oscar & Christine Schaefer on September 4, 1947. He went to school at Port Washington,... View Obituary & Service Information

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