Death date: Aug 22, 2011
GEORGE SCHAEFER WAS MY SON IN THE LORD, HE WAS MY SON-IN-LAW, AND MY BEST FRIEND. WE PREACHED TOGETHER, SERVED THE LORD TOGETHER, AND FELLOWSHIPPED TOGETHER. WE LOVED THE HOMELESS, THE HELPLESS, THE HOPELESS, AND THE HELLBOUND, NOT ONLY HERE, BUT AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT A FRIEND BRO SCHAEFER WAS IN THE LORD. HE'S NO LONGER IN PAIN, AND I'M SURE HE RUNS THE MILE IN LESS THAN THREE FIFTEEN. HE WENT TO THE LORD TO GET WELL.
Even though I did not know Uncle George very well, I know he will be missed and that he is in a better place. I also think that I have another guardian angel for the times when I am deployed to the Middle East.
We were so sorry to hear of Bro. Schaefer's passing. We loved having him in our home and at our church. He had a tremendous testimony with such a loving heart for the lost. We are praying for the family at this time of great loss!
George Schaefer was a big-hearted man who loved God, his family, and the work the Lord had called him to do. Saved from a vagabond's life of drugs and drink, he lived to help others escape the same sad and destructive lifestyle. He was not only concerned about the work of the Ft. Myers Rescue Mission, but also interested in missionary work around the world. Even though the Rescue Mission needed to raise large sums of money each year, George Schaefer still had missionary speakers come to the camp in February each year and was always one of the first to pledge and/or give. May God bless his memory to each of us, and may He comfort the hearts of the family as only He can.
We are thankful that we knew Brother Schaefer and are thankful for his work. We pray that we all will be together again soon.
Although I never had the opportunity to meet George, I know his son a kind hearted and loving man who loved his father dearly. My prayers are with you and the family as you mourn the loss of your father.
God gave the only healing He had for you. He wanted to take you home and hold you. So He took you. Now He will hold your family and help them as they walk without you yet with your spirit still.
There is no doubt in my mind that Bro. Schaefer will be greatly missed by a lot of people, including his family. Indeed it was a very sad day for all when he passed away. But he has a new home (Heaven) and a new body. He has no more pain or sickness. Heaven has received a wonderful godly man. he has made a great impact in my life, and has helped me greatly I was there. I was glad to have known him. To the Schaefer family, you will always be in my prayers.
I know Bro. Schaefer will be greatly missed; he had such a heart for the down and out people, and he showed them Jesus. I hope there will be someone to take over his work for the Lord. Prayers to his wife and children.
Praying that God will give you all stength at this time.
