Gale “Susie” Susan Schaeffer, 84, of Mayville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Little Chute.
In honoring Gale’s wishes, no formal services will be held.
Gale was born the daughter of Percy and Norma (nee Bonack) Brown on May 28, 1940, in Mayville.
She graduated from Mayville High School and went on to attend cosmetology school in Milwaukee.
Gale was united in marriage to Donald Schaeffer on September 12, 1959, at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville. The couple were blessed with 65 years of marriage.
Gale was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who always loved to take care of everyone.
Gale is survived by her husband, Donald; her children, Jeff (Tammy) Schaeffer, Kathryn (Ned) Hocking, and Linda (Matt) Yarvis; her three grandchildren, Haley, Becky, and Kyle; and her brother, Russell Brown. Gale is further survived by other relatives and friends.
Gale was preceded in death by her parents.
Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com
