Edwin Schaefer

 

April 13, 2022

Edwin Schaefer

Edwin Joseph Schaefer passed away in Poway, Calif. on March 18, 2022 at the age of 83.

Ed was born on Nov. 20, 1938 in Sterling to Ben and Martha (Brekel) Schaefer.

He graduated from Fleming High School in 1955. Ed received his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering and his Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of New Mexico. He then joined the Air Force Reserves.

Ed married Jolynn "Jodie" Graham on April 28, 1962 in Albuquerque, N.M. Ed and Jodie lived in Poway until his death.

Ed loved horses. His passion was team roping and cowboy polo. Ed won several awards including saddles in these competitions. He and his partner participated in the Las Vegas National Finals in team roping twice.

Ed started his career at Ryan Aerospace working on the Apollo 11, 12 and 13 moon shots. After Ryan Aerospace closed he worked for the Navy. After the Navy he owned and operated Schaefer Electric in Poway.

He is survived by his wife Jodie; children Leah, Matt, Linda, Steve and Laura; sisters Doris and husband Wayne Scott, Haxtun, and Mary Lu and husband Stan Moline, Aurora.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Martha Schaefer; daughter Meredith Schaefer; and niece Terrie Scott Abraham.

Funeral and memorial services are pending.

 

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