Victor Ray Schaeffer's Obituary
Victor Ray Schaeffer, 58, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018.
He was born in Angola, Indiana on October 23, 1959. Victor graduated from Angola High School in 1978.
Victor was married to Zara Villalba on March 25, 2017.
Victor worked as a Well Driller in the construction industry for his own business AAA Wells and Water Systems. He had a passion for Christ and his favorite hobbies were shark fishing, bird watching, and making memories with his family. He was known for his kind heart and generosity for his family and others.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ramon Gail Schaeffer, cousin Steven "Stevie" Proehl, grandson, Kyle Everett Davis, and grandmother, Ruby Musser, Aunt Beverly Proehl and Uncle Bill Proejl.
Victor is survived by his children with former wife, Deborah Brown-Timmerman; Matthew Steven Schaeffer and wife Jennifer Marie Schaeffer, Daughter Shauna Rae Schaeffer-DeRidder and husband Jeffrey Shane DeRidder, Daughter Stephanie Lynn Schaeffer-Rivera and husband Edward Rivera, and daughter, Marie Elise Schaeffer, daughter of Michelle. Grandchildren, Malachi Steven Schaeffer, Tyler Jacob Davis, Isaac Matthew Schaeffer, Micah Marie Schaeffer, Noah Alexander Rivera, Nicholas Kane Rivera, Peyton Rae DeRidder, Arabella Grace Rivera, Jackson Shane DeRidder, and Addison Faith Rivera. Sister, Tammy Davis and brother, Jason Michael Schaeffer. Parents, Charlotte Gwyn Case, Step-father Dale Case, and many cousins, aunts, uncles, niece's, nephews and dear friends.
There will be a memorial service Friday, October 19, 2018 at Souls Harbour Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. Reception to follow at Deep Creek Community Church, 1500 Cooper Street in Punta Gorda, Florida.
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