Schafer, Dale C.
Age 94 of Lake Elmo
Formerly of Long Lake
Died on November 13, 2011. Preceded in death by wife Marian. Survived by daughter, Lisa (Tim) Conners; and grandchildren, Logan, Molly and Abby. Graveside Service Friday 10:45AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. So. (meet in assembly area # 2).
What a fascinating man who planted the back yard with fruit trees and annual crops to feed the family. He kept bees and toiled and baked and cooked and taught cooking. So frugal he heated the house with wood and only shopped for himself at the Goodwill Store. Always positive, cheerful, upbeat and loving to talk with anybody at all. We will miss you and the model for blissful simplicity that you are.