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Robert Schaaf

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JERSEYVILLE-  Robert Eugene Schaaf, 73, died unexpectedly at 10:05 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at his residence.He was born in a log cabin at the family home in rural Fieldon on Oct. 8, 1939, and was the son of the late Julius "Dude" and Cora Alice (Ford) Schaaf.Bob was a U.S. Army veteran, and was employed for 27 years as a custodian at Jersey Community High School, and was also well know for always finding odd jobs to help support his family, in addition to his golfing and card playing habits.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially those trips with his best friend, David Scoggins, penny slots at the casino, and attending any event that his grandchildren were participating in.  He was a well known fixture at most Panther athletic events.He married the former Carolyn S. Perkey on Oct. 19, 1968 in Wood River, and together they have shared the past 44 years together.Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Schaaf of Jerseyville; two daughters & a son in law, Tammy Schaaf of Jerseyville and Debby & Curt Schaaf of Jerseyville; a son, Jeff Schaaf, and his partner, Aaron Settles of Carrollton; five grandchildren, Marcus, Zach and Haley Franklin, and Ethan & Caden Klunk; two sisters & brothers in law, Judy & Jerry Roth of Fieldon and Carol & Jeff Barnett of Mt. Sterling; four brothers & sisters in law, Charles & Edna Schaaf of Fieldon, Donald & Barbara Schaaf of Fieldon, Kenneth "Bill" & Alice Schaaf of Jerseyville, and James & Marcia Schaaf of Griggsville; a very special & dear aunt, Delores Cunningham of Jerseyville; a brother in law, Charles Roger Perkey and his companion, Kathy Roberts of Waukegan; a sister in law, Judith Johnson of Round Lake Beach, Il.; and a brother in law & sister in law, Kenneth & Sandra Perkey of Olive Branch, Ms.; along with many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Julius "Dude" Schaaf; his mother & step father, Glenn & Alice Varble; a brother & sister in law, Russell & Marjorie Schaaf.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday.  Rev. Barbara Alley will officiate.Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.Memorials may be given to his family in care of the funeral home


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