Visitation for Paul D. Schaefer of Elgin since 1981, will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 3:00 – 9:00p.m.  with a wake service at 5:30p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State St.) South Elgin. Saturday visitation 8:30a.m. until time of mass 9:30 at St. Mary Church 400 Fulton St. Elgin. Interment St. Michael the Archangel.
 
 Paul is the beloved husband of 43 years of Kathleen nee Golinski; loving brother of John (Joan) Schaefer and Virginia Schaefer; loving brother in law of Michelle(Paul) Steacy and Barnery Golinski; dear uncle of Rachael and Sarah Steacy, Allison (Eric) Heinemann, Andrew Golinski, Erin (Paul) Daniel, Lindsey (Jon) Warner, Natalie (Jacob) Taylor, Duncan and Gillian Munro, Sabrina, Michelle and Danielle Cooke; cherished great uncle of Abby Parker, Lily Taylor, Logan and Aubree Heinemann,  Rylee and Stella Golinski.
 
 In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Edward Catholic Prep Academy 274 Division St. Elgin, IL 60120 would be appreciated. Info (847) 289-8054.