Francis Scheffer

Francis Scheffer was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Humbird, Wis., the youngest son of the late Frank and Clara (Fassbender) Scheffer.

He died on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the age of 94.

He received his bachelor of science degree from Eau Claire State Teachers College in 1949 and his master’s degree in history from the University of Wisconsin in 1955.

Francis taught history in Wisconsin schools for 38 years, with the last 28 years of his career teaching at Homestead High School in Mequon.

He married Doris Kier of Eau Claire in 1952. Together, they had four children, Donna (Tim) Platner of De Pere, Mark Scheffer (Barbara Miller) of Middleton, Charles (Jane) Scheffer of Colgate, and Debra (Mike) Rizzo of Brighton, Mich.

Francis also leaves behind many who love him, including grandchildren Megan (Lee) Borchardt, Katie (Francisco) Cerda, Erin Platner, Kelly Platner, Andrew (Megan) Scheffer, Lucas Scheffer, Brianna Scheffer, Piper (Mike) Arp and Blaire Bancroft.

His great-grandchildren include Francine and Gabriel Cerda, Oliver Scheffer and Luna Arp.

The Harden family also holds a special place in Francis’ heart.

He was preceded in death by his wife Doris in 1990 and six of his seven siblings.

  During the Korean Conflict and again at the time of the Cold War crisis in 1961-62, Francis served his country in the U.S. Army. He attained the rank of captain.

  While living in Sun Lakes, Ariz., Francis married June O’Leary in 1992, who preceded him in death in 2009.

Later, upon moving back to Eau Claire from Arizona in 2010, Francis married Ruth Harden, a dear Humbird High School friend. Ruth preceded Francis in death in 2017.

  Services will be held at Lumen Christi Parish, 2750 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, WI 53092 on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 1  p.m. and interment will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Visitation will take place at the church from noon until the Mass.

A light meal will be served for friends and family after the Mass.

  The family would like to extend our gratitude for the loving care of Home Helpers Home Care of Greater Milwaukee, Horizon Hospice and the staff of Village Point Commons in Grafton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Horizon Home Care and Hospice at horizonhomecareandhospice.org., Donate Life America at www.donatelife.net or by planting a tree.