Elmer L. Schaefer, Jr Obituary (1953 - 2017)

Elmer L. Schaefer, Jr, 63, of Towanda, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, where visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday. Interment will immediately follow services at Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donors choice. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com. He was born July 31, 1953 in Bloomington, son of Elmer L. and Patricia M. Hancock Schaefer, his parents preceded him in death. Surviving are one sister, Christine Moss of Towanda; one brother, Edward (Mary) Schaefer of Bloomington and two nephews, Joshua and Jordan Schaefer. Elmer graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria. He retired from the City of Bloomington Water Department as assistant director. He enjoyed traveling and playing golf.