Schaefer, Richard E. age 84, of Hastings. Retired from Whirlpool in 1985 and Intek Plastics in 1992. Member of the VFW for over 60 years. Richard loved to cook and was famous for his peanut brittle. Preceded in death by first wife, Rose Marie; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by loving wife, Cheryl; daughters, Beth (Randy) Hanson and Brenda (Dave) Varney; grandchildren, Lexi, Bria, Cammie, and Delaney; sisters, Lorraine Freise and Geraldine Eich; many other family and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM, at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW., Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery.
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