Stephen “Steve” Lawrence Schaeffer passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Schaeffer (Opitz); the loving father of Stephen M. Schaeffer (Rachel), and Gregory Schaeffer (Hayley Ott); dearest grandfather of Samantha “Sammie” Schaeffer; loving brother of Diane Sullivan (Brian); dear brother-in-law of Michael Opitz (Don White), and Sharron Opitz; and cherished uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Marie Schaeffer; stepfather Charles Koehler; and brother-in-law Gary Opitz.
Steve and Carmen loved traveling together. Steve was a sport enthusiast, he loved playing sports, coaching his sons, and watching them play their various sport activities throughout the years. He also enjoyed playing poker with his buddies. As a doting grandfather, one of his favorite activities was spending time with his granddaughter Sammie, and watching her dance, sing and perform gymnastics.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023 as an open house from 12:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. at the OSP Tap Haus located at 6346 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129.
Stephen L. Schaeffer Memorial Tribute Video
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and or the American Diabetes Association.
KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE 5255 Lemay Ferry Road.
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. We pray your wonderful life spent together will help you through these difficult days ahead .
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. We pray your wonderful life spent together will help you through these difficult days ahead .
Our hearts are were broken with the news of losing Steve. We could NOT have wished for a better brother-in-law, a better soul mate and husband for our sister, Carmen, or for a a better father to our nephews Steve and Greg. Steve’s kindness and gentleness will forever be missed, but he will ALWAYS live forever in each of our hearts. Rest in Peace, dear Steve.
Our hearts are were broken with the news of losing Steve. We could NOT have wished for a better brother-in-law, a better soul mate and husband for our sister, Carmen, or for a a better father to our nephews Steve and Greg. Steve’s kindness and gentleness will forever be missed, but he will ALWAYS live forever in each of our hearts. Rest in Peace, dear Steve.
The world is better for having know Steve and we have been blessed to be neighbors all these years. We will miss seeing his daily stroll of the neighborhood with Gabby by his side. May God give you strength as you struggle to deal with his loss. We are here for you.
The world is better for having know Steve and we have been blessed to be neighbors all these years. We will miss seeing his daily stroll of the neighborhood with Gabby by his side. May God give you strength as you struggle to deal with his loss. We are here for you.
Steve will truly be missed and the many fond memories will be cherished. Our prayers continue to go out for our friend and his loving family and friends.
Steve will truly be missed and the many fond memories will be cherished. Our prayers continue to go out for our friend and his loving family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Steve was a great man. Will miss him walking the dog and talking with him.RIP
So sorry for your loss. Steve was a great man. Will miss him walking the dog and talking with him.RIP
Our hearts are broken as we remember our cousin, Steve at this sad time. I choose to remember the many family celebrations at the holidays and how Steve just lit up the room. Steve and I loved talking sports at these gatherings, and I know that he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Our hearts are broken as we remember our cousin, Steve at this sad time. I choose to remember the many family celebrations at the holidays and how Steve just lit up the room. Steve and I loved talking sports at these gatherings, and I know that he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Carmen and the Schaeffer family. We have so many great memories of Steve coaching and cheering on the sidelines for Greg during those wonderful soccer games. Wishing you all prayers of peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sam and Margie Smith
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Carmen and the Schaeffer family. We have so many great memories of Steve coaching and cheering on the sidelines for Greg during those wonderful soccer games. Wishing you all prayers of peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sam and Margie Smith
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
“Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts
forever”.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
“Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts
forever”.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
I worked with Steve many years ago, and he was one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. Always had a smile and was very easy to get along with. I last spoke with him about a year ago when I spotted him walking his dog, and as usual I held a nice pleasant conversation on how we were both doing. I am saddened to hear of his passing, and my condolences are with his family. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
I worked with Steve many years ago, and he was one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. Always had a smile and was very easy to get along with. I last spoke with him about a year ago when I spotted him walking his dog, and as usual I held a nice pleasant conversation on how we were both doing. I am saddened to hear of his passing, and my condolences are with his family. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
We will forever remember our brother-in-law and uncle Steve. He was such a kind, gentle, compassionate, and loving family member and friend to each of us and to all those who were fortunate enough to know him. Steve’s smile lit up a room, and he had the gift of making anyone instantly feel comfortable in his presence. We will hold all of our memories of Steve close to our hearts. Rest in peace, Steve. We love you.
We will forever remember our brother-in-law and uncle Steve. He was such a kind, gentle, compassionate, and loving family member and friend to each of us and to all those who were fortunate enough to know him. Steve’s smile lit up a room, and he had the gift of making anyone instantly feel comfortable in his presence. We will hold all of our memories of Steve close to our hearts. Rest in peace, Steve. We love you.
My deepest sympathy to the your family. My thought and prayers are with your entire family.
My deepest sympathy to the your family. My thought and prayers are with your entire family.
My one and only BEST big brother, brother in law, and uncle.
Our hearts are full of sorrow at this time.
Steve, married his high school sweetheart Carmen – a loving husband.
Steve, a SUPER dad to his sons Steve and Greg and a doting grandfather to Sammie.
Steve, a good friend to many.
Steve, a kind and quiet man who cared and loved his family and took a genuine interest in the lives of those he knew.
We have many memories to hold onto in our hearts.
Love you and miss you.
May God’s Love and Peace carry us through this difficult time now and always.
My one and only BEST big brother, brother in law, and uncle.
Our hearts are full of sorrow at this time.
Steve, married his high school sweetheart Carmen – a loving husband.
Steve, a SUPER dad to his sons Steve and Greg and a doting grandfather to Sammie.
Steve, a good friend to many.
Steve, a kind and quiet man who cared and loved his family and took a genuine interest in the lives of those he knew.
We have many memories to hold onto in our hearts.
Love you and miss you.
May God’s Love and Peace carry us through this difficult time now and always.
I first met Steve in the first grade and we instantly became friends. He was such a great person and we shared many good times through the years. When he met Carmen in high school he then met his true soul mate. Even though his life ended way too soon, he lived long enough to become a good husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. May God bless him with eternal peace…
I first met Steve in the first grade and we instantly became friends. He was such a great person and we shared many good times through the years. When he met Carmen in high school he then met his true soul mate. Even though his life ended way too soon, he lived long enough to become a good husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. May God bless him with eternal peace…
Our hearts go out to the Schaeffer Family. Steve was a great man and he will be missed. I will always remember him as a kind soul who always had a smile on his face when I would see him, from my childhood and into adulthood. I Love You Steve and May you Rest in Peace
You are in my thoughts and prayers Schaeffer family, God Bless ❤️
Our hearts go out to the Schaeffer Family. Steve was a great man and he will be missed. I will always remember him as a kind soul who always had a smile on his face when I would see him, from my childhood and into adulthood. I Love You Steve and May you Rest in Peace
You are in my thoughts and prayers Schaeffer family, God Bless ❤️
Carmen,
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
We were so blessed to know Steve.
He was a friend and wonderful neighbor to us.
Steve was a soft spoken man with a kind heart!
You will be greatly missed Steve.
We Love You!
Rest In Peace!
Carmen,
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
We were so blessed to know Steve.
He was a friend and wonderful neighbor to us.
Steve was a soft spoken man with a kind heart!
You will be greatly missed Steve.
We Love You!
Rest In Peace!
My cousin Steve was like the big brother I never had.
For those of you who haven’t had a chance to see the Tribute Video (link above) it’s wonderful.
My cousin Steve was like the big brother I never had.
For those of you who haven’t had a chance to see the Tribute Video (link above) it’s wonderful.