Jeanette Marie Schaefer

Jeanette Marie Schaefer, age 88, of Pierz, MN passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, with Fr. Gerald Dalseth officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 a" 8:00 p.m. at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz. Christian Mothers will be at 4:30 p.m. followed by Parish Prayers at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be from 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at the parish cemetery. Jeanette was born on April 17, 1918 in Pierz, Minnesota to Nicholas & Anna (Bares) Meyer. Jeanette was united in marriage on February 2, 1937 to Jerome Schaefer. She worked with Jerome for many years in their meat market. Jeanette dedicated herself to Jerome's care in later years. She enjoyed reading and shared her talents of cooking and baking with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jeanette loved her family very much. She was a member of Christian Mothers and Lioness. Jeanette is survived by her children, Jeanne (Denny) Martin of Brainerd, MN, Carole (Dennis) Gilbride of Indianapolis, IN, Richard Schaefer of San Diego, CA, Michael (Marie) Schaefer of Pierz, MN; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Judy) Meyer of Pierz, MN; sisters, Geraldine Braun of Little Falls, MN, Dorothy Thielen of Pierz, MN; sisters-in-law, Min Meyer of Pierz, MN and Margaret Meyer of Pierz. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; parents, Nicholas & Anna Meyer; brothers, Harold Meyer and Fred Meyer. Casket Bearers will be Jeanette's grandchildren, Steve Martin, Tom Martin, Tim Martin, Bob Martin, Kathy Martin & Scott Schaefer.