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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Schaefer, Ralph Edward

Age 70

SCHAEFER, Ralph Edward September 17, 1945 - November 22, 2015 Ralph Edward Schaefer, youngest child of Cyril Joseph Schaefer and Julia Caroline Day Schaefer, was born September 17, 1945 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

His early years were on the family dairy farm, which is now a popular golf course on the north side of the city.

It was here that he developed his love of animals and learned the excellent work ethic which served him well throughout his life.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents.

He leaves behind his wife, Linda; six children, Randolph, Timothy, Christen, Jody, Ashley and Brian; two stepsons, Stephen and Phillip; and seventeen grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at The LDS East Stake Center, 13608 E. 40th Ave. Spokane Valley, WA, Monday, November 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm with viewing at 12:00 pm.

BELL TOWER FUNERAL HOME of POST FALLS, ID has been entrusted with arrangements and you may visit his online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.