Rev. Henry L. Schaefer

September 18, 1930 – May 6, 2024

Rev. Henry L. Schaefer was born on September 18, 1930 in Monroe, Louisiana and called to his heavenly home on May 6, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn J. “Enderson” Schaefer on June 8, 2013.  They had four adult children: Timothy, Thomas, Heidi, and Traci.

Schaefer served in various parishes from 1955-2000:  St. John Lutheran Church – Wahpeton and First English Lutheran Church – Fairmont, ND; Redeemer Lutheran Church – De Soto, MO; Immanuel Lutheran Church – Clovis, NM; Our Savior Lutheran Church – Fenton, MO; Immanuel Lutheran Church – Walker and St. John Lutheran Church – Akeley, MN; Trinity Lutheran Church – Freistatt, MO; and Faith – Magnolia, AR.  He was on emeritus status since 2000, and he helped with children’s messages at Immanuel Lutheran Church – Joplin, MO and LCMS Comfort Dog ministry.

Funeral arrangements will be set at a future date.