Schaeffer, Irvin J. Jr. “Cotton” Thursday, September 17, 2026. Beloved husband of Mildred “Millie” Schaeffer (nee Gray). Dear father of Ron Schaeffer, Bob (Sherry) Schaeffer and the late Mike Schaeffer. Adored Grandpa, Gramps, Pops, Pa and Grampsy Pampsy of Shelly (Chris) Kilburn, Lana Schaeffer, Valerie Schaeffer, Rachel (Kyle Weldon) Schaeffer and Kyle Schaeffer, and great grandfather of Karisa, Arie, Amiaya, Josef and Keagan. Lifelong friend of Richard Eichhorst. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend.
Cotton retired from the Lemay Fire Protection District after serving the community he loved for 38 years and 4 months. He was a 40 year member of American Legion Post 162 and a 66 year member of Southside Conservation. The family would like to express a special heartfelt appreciation to all the angels at de Greef Hospice House for so lovingly taking care of Cotton.
Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Southside Convseravtion Federation, c/o Rachel Schaeffer, 4839 Daltrey Ct. (63129) appreciated. Visitation Monday 4-7 pm.
A true Lemay Legend, Cotton, may you rest in peace . Your lifelong friends, The Wiegand Boys 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Millie and family, my deepest sympathy on Cotton’s passing. Great public servant, Lemay resident and Southside member.
Lynn Diederichsen
(Teeny Donnelli Diederichsen’s daughter)
Our deepest sympathy to Millie and his family. Cotton will be missed. We’ve known Cotton and Millie for over 50 years. We have alot of fond memories of Tea Lakes and Southside events. God Bless and rest in peace our friend.
Rest in peace my friend Cotton. 🧑🏻🚒 You’re the BEST!..Always in our hearts. Thanks for all the cherished memories.