Paul James Schaefer of St. Louis, MO, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born May 2, 1936, in St. Louis, MO, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and William Schaefer of St. Louis, MO; his wife, Joyce A. Schaefer; his son, Gary Steven Schaefer; his great-grandson, Oliver William King; and his brothers, William and Arthur Schaefer.
He is survived by three children: Pamela and William Yang of Gainesville, GA; Kevin and Beverly Schaefer of Orlando, FL; and Brian and Deb Schaefer of Lee’s Summit, MO.
Grandchildren include: Michelle and Gabe King of Nashville, TN; Katie and Phil Sloan of Huntsville, AL; Ryan and Nicole Schaefer of Chicago, IL; Lauren Schaefer of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Matthew and Danielle Schaefer of Orlando, FL; Jessica and Josh Canan of Clarksville, TN; Kayla Schaefer and Greyson Schaefer, both of Lee’s Summit, MO; and Makenna and Jaret Aylsworth. Great-grandchildren include: George Canan of Clarksville, TN; McKenzie and Parker Sloan of Huntsville, AL; Jackson Schaefer of Chicago, IL; and Lucy Schaefer of Orlando, FL.
Additional survivors include his brothers and sisters: Marie Walkling, John Schaefer, Larry Schaefer, Barbara Gowan, and Sandra Sellers.
Services
• Visitation: Monday, August 18, 2025, from 5–7 p.m.
• Funeral: Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 11 a.m.
• Interment: Park Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America (Gateway Chapter of St. Louis) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.