Marilyn Schaefer

Marilyn A. Schaefer, age 83 of New Munich, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 28 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 5 p.m. followed by a Rosary by the Christian Women at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

Marilyn Alvina Krier was born February 14, 1934 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to John and Applonia (Schafer) Krier. She graduated from Tech High School in St. Cloud. She was united in marriage to Norbert Schaefer on April 14, 1959 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Marilyn was a homemaker and helped out on the farm for most of her life. Later in life, Marilyn worked for Home Sweet Home for five years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich and Saint Anne's Christian Women. Marilyn enjoyed cooking, baking, and was known for her hospitality; you never left her home with an empty stomach. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Norbert Schaefer of New Munich; children, Ruth (Wayne) Klaphake of Melrose, Ron (Maureen) Schaefer of New Munich, and Sharon Richter (friend, Tom Gill) of Albany; eight grandchildren, Andy, Amber, Aaron, Hannah, Ellen, Kate, Jen, and Vanessa; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Tori; and sister, Geraldine Winter.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Krier and Nick Krier; and sisters, Donna Wildman and Joan Scholtes.