Gail L. Schaefer

Gail L. Schaefer, age 81, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice. She was born on March 27, 1940 to Darrell and Agnes (Carlson) Smith in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gail is survived by her husband, Ken; her children, Janet Schaefer and Jane (Brian Cain) Schaefer; grandchildren, Dan (Becky) Mengel, Alex (Danielle) Mengel, Sarah Cain, Stephen Cain, Megan (Lenny) Bollinger, Aaron Jones; great-grandchildren, Cooper Mengel, Amelia Mengel and Brody Bollinger; her sister, Sharon (Robert) Burns; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and in-laws, Russell and Alice Schaefer. Gail enjoyed many creative hobbies like flower arranging and knitting. She loved working out in her flower garden, and planning family vacation. Most of all, she loved her grandkids and great-grandkids. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home, 1165 E. Summit Avenue in Oconomowoc, with a visitation from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials in Gail’s name may be made to Three Pillars in Dousman or Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc.