Stephen “Steve” M. Schaefer

Stephen “Steve” M. Schaefer of Grafton peacefully passed away at the age of 74 surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Steve was born on May 22, 1949, in Milwaukee to his beloved late parents Robert Schaefer and Shirley Schaefer (nee Nelson).

Steve was united in marriage to Cynthia “Cindy” (nee Best) and together their 45-year marriage was blessed with three children, Jennifer, Macarey and Collin.

Because of Steve’s work ethic, his life was full of many experiences through his careers. He was involved with X-ray, nuclear medicine and was ultrasound registered. Through Unirad, he was an ultrasound application specialist. He worked for J&J Ultrasound, where he worked in real-time ultrasound sales. He worked his way up to a regional sales manager with ATL.

Aside from his medical sales career, he also was a Realtor with Shorewest Realtors and was on the board of supervisors in the Town of Grafton for eight years.

Not only was Steve career-driven, he also was involved in many sports and activities. He loved bowling, trap shooting, fishing and skiing, was a trained English and Western stunt professional and an outrider for two-team Western wagon for cattle drives. He also enjoyed tree cutting, landscape managing, golf cart maneuvering and was a UTV terrain specialist.

Steve is survived by his wife Cindy, three children, Jennifer, Macarey (Dan) Reimer and Collin (Kim), and five grandchildren, Hope, Jaxon, Sylvie, Graham and Noah.

He is further survived by his three sisters, Patty, Pam and Jean, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Shirley.

There will be private family services held at Ozaukee Congregational Church in Grafton.

Please see www.muellerfuneralhome.com for online condolences.