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Ronald "Ronnie" Schaeffer
Ronald George Schaeffer, 74, of Toccoa, passed away Monday morning, June 28, 2021, at his home.
Born September 16, 1946 in Pottsville Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George Leroy and Aida Jimenez Schaeffer. He was a graduate of the University of Florida. He was a long time poultry farmer in Franklin County. He was of the Lutheran faith.
He was survived by his wife, Lucy Carter Schaeffer; daughter and son-in-law, Sharleen and Tony Ayers, Carnesville; son and daughter-in-law Clint and Michele Schaeffer, Duluth; grandchildren, Anna Ayers, Charlie Ayers, and Hannah Subria; sister and brother-in-law, Lynne Schaeffer and Roland Bouchard.
A memorial service will be held later in Florida.
Provided by Mike Wills:
I just got word from his sister, through my brother, that Ron (always Ronnie to me) died last night. He had several years of difficulties, particularly related to spinal/ nerve damage & not being able to walk. Last time I talked with him, he indicated he was losing strength & control in one of his arms which would lead to no longer being able to support himself with a walker.
There will be a Celebration of Life for him later in the year. I'll pass along any more information that comes my way.
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Gene Baker
This is a tough one for me! Too many passings of too many friends! I talked to Ronnie before Covid hit. I knew he was having issues but never expected this! He and Lucy were going to pass through Jacksonville and we had hoped to get together but it never happened. I have such fond memories of him. Our times together while at MDCC. The time he had a crew working in Pensacola while I was in flight school. I always saw him as a "gentle giant." So soft spoken. What a true gentleman. I will miss him! The attached pic was taken while I was home on leave from the USMC. Better times - younger times. Left to Right: Ronnie Schaeffer, Jack Krouskroup and Gene Baker.
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Michael "Mike" Wills
Great photo Gene - glad you posted it.
Melvin "Jack" Krouskroup
Ron and Lucy's first house was a few blocks from my and Bonnies first home in Mirimar. Mirimar was the place where young first home buyers could get a entry level home reasonably. Our homes were blocks apart so our families spent a lot of time together, Ron could do GREAT Bar-B-Que. The years slipped by and the crew drifted apart.
THe "Round-up" is my attempt to bring friends back together. Jack