Jack O. Schaeffer, age 87, of North Platte passed away at his home in North Platte, NE on October 4, 2020. He was born on December 19, 1932 at North Platte, NE to Pete and Edith (Gardner) Schaeffer. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1950.
He served in the United States Army beginning February 17, 1953 and was Honorably Discharged on February 14, 1955.
Jack returned to North Platte and married Louisa Vath on October 10, 1959, and to this union six children were born. Jack worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Machinist his entire career. He retired in 1994 after 44 years.
He was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He especially loved camping with his family. He really enjoyed working with the high school reunion committees.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; son in law, Dan Boren; and special little friend, MaKenna Walters.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 61 years, Louisa; children, Julie (Scott) Charlton, Deb (Paul) Gibbs, Barb (Rich) Boren-Stoen; Kent (Patti) Schaeffer, Rod (Sondra) Schaeffer, and Kathy (Lowell) Schmidt; sister, Virginia Bayne; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Interment will followed at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Military Honors. Carpenter Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.