Joyce A. Schaefer (nee Lotich)
of St. Louis, MO died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, Dec 20, 2019. Born December 27, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, she is predeceased by her parents, Clotilda and John Lotich of St. Louis, MO. and son, Gary Steven Schaefer.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Paul Schaefer, 3 children Pamela Jean Yang and husband William Yang of Gainesville, GA, Kevin Paul Schaefer of Belvidere, IL, and Brian Keith Schaefer and wife Deb Schaefer of Lee Summit, MO. Grandchildren include Michelle Yang of Nashville, TN, Katie Yang Sloan of Huntsville, AL, Ryan Schaefer of Chicago, IL, Lauren Schaefer of Coral Springs, FL, Matthew Schaefer of Orlando, FL, Jessica Schaefer Canan of Clarksville, TN, Kayla Schaefer, Greyson Schaefer and Makenna Schaefer (all 3) of Lee Summit, MO. Great grandson George Canan of Clarksville, TN. Additional survivors include her brothers and sisters: Bob Lotich, Nadine Ruhl, Barb Longland, Phillip Lotich and Mary Alongi.
Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Fri. Dec. 27, 2019 11 a.m.. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. Memorials Paralyzed Veterans of America appreciated. (Gateway Chapter, 1311 Lindbergh Plaza Center, 63132) . Visitation Thurs. 4-8 p.m.