On Saturday, April 5, 2008, Weldon Schaefer left us to be with his heavenly Father at the age of 80 years. He was born July 11, 1927 to Frank & Annie Hehmke Schaefer in Lavaca County. When he was of age he joined the service and was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

On Nov. 24, 1947, he and Evelyn Machart were married in New Taiton Catholic Church near El Campo.

Weldon's life long career was a bulldozer operator. He owned his own business since the 1960's until he retired Oct. 2005. He kept busy with his cattle & tractor since then and always enjoyed being outdoor. And most recently his greatest joy was watching and playing with his great granddaughter, Raegan.

Weldon is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn; one daughter Diane and son-in-law Tommy Kainer; one granddaughter Robin & husband Chuch Koncaba; and one great granddaughter Raegan Olivie Koncaba. He is also survived by a sister, Sarah Jansky of Hallettsville; two brothers, Calvin & wife Eleanora of Hallettsville, and Elden & wife Margaret of El Campo; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank & Annie Schaefer; seven brothers, Victor, Hilton, Harry, Lester, Hilmer, William, and one infant; and three sisters, Earline Schaefer, Eleanor Hermes, and Paula Pagel.

Service: 10 am, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation: 12 noon, Monday at Kubena Funeral Home. Rosaries: 7 pm, Monday at Kubena Funeral Home; and 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiate: Rev. John Peters. Pallbearers: Roy Schaefer, Doug Schaefer, Tim Schaefer, Eugene Schaefer, James Pierce, and Chuck Koncaba. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials: American Cancer Society, or Sacred Heart Catholic Church or School.