Dorothy Schaefer

Dorothy Schaefer, age 90, of Columbus died Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Columbus Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Dorothy Ann Schaefer was born June 14, 1927 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Tony and Elsie (Hamling) Oberhauser. She grew up in Lindsay where she graduated from Lindsay Holy Family High in 1946. She married Myllin Thomas Schaefer on October 11, 1950 in Lindsay, NE. She was a loving mother to Jim, Tommy and Jerry. The loss of their son Tommy was life-changing, but faith carried her through. Dorothy worked at Becton-Dickinson for 30 years until her retirement. The love of God and family was Dorothy's inspiration. Her earthly duties were fulfilled selflessly and whole-heartedly. She was loved by all who knew her. Dorothy was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Dorothy joined her loved ones in heaven on September 8, 2017.

Dorothy is survived by:
Son: James Jim (Arlee) Schaefer of Columbus
Son: Jerome Jerry (Konnie) Schaefer of Blue Hill
Granddaughter: Nicole (Joe) Everingham of Omaha
Granddaughter: Stefanie (Keith) Blackwell of Ft. Myers, FL
Grandson: Matthew (Maggie) Schaefer of Lincoln
Grandson: Michael Schaefer of Lincoln
Granddaughter: Jami (Andrew) McDowell of Manassas Park, VA
Granddaughter: Kathryn Ann Schaefer of Lincoln
7 Great Grandchildren: Kenzie Ryan & Cade Everingham, Jack Schaefer, Rosanna & Miles Blackwell, Ronan McDowell
Brother: Tony (Joan) Oberhauser of Bellevue
Sister-in-law: Connie Oberhauser (Dale) Daigh of Bellevue
Brother-in-law: Bud Steiner of Columbus

She was preceded in death by:
Son: Thomas Andrew Schaefer (b.3.22.53 - d.11.27.63)
Parents: Tony and Elsie Oberhauser
Brother and sister-in-law: Andrew Andy and Regina Oberhauser
Brother and sister-in-law: William Bill and Bernyce Oberhauser
Brother: Eugene Gene Oberhauser
Brother and sister-in-law: Jerome Jerry and Lorene Oberhauser
Sister: Betty Steiner