Jeffrey L. Schaeffer

Jeffrey L. Schaeffer, 75, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday, May 31st, at home.

Jeff was born in Pottsville on September 20, 1949, the son of the late Alvin M. Schaeffer, Sr. & Kathryn I. (Rump) Schaeffer.

He was a 1967 graduate of Pine Grove High School.

Rising to the rank of Sergeant, Jeff served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a driver for commissioned officers.

A member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Jeff had been employed as a truck driver. He also belonged to the Lebanon Moose Lodge, and the American Legion Post #374, Pine Grove.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Billie Jo, wife of Michael Westgard, of Dundee, OR, and his son, Jeffrey L. Schaeffer, Jr., husband of Tasha, of Freeburg, PA; grandchildren: Crescent Woods, Aspen Nelson, Alysa Veilleux, Tiffani, & Tristyn Schaeffer, and Alexa Ziegler; great grandchildren: Bailey Woods, Aubrey, Damien, & Lillith Veilleux, and Estella, Reno, & Sora Santos; and nephew, Todd Schaeffer.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Alvin M. "Fritz, Schaeffer, Jr. RN; an infant sister; and nephew, Eric Schaeffer.

Honoring Jeff's wishes prior to his passing, no services will be held.

Jeff’s family would like him to be remembered as a friend to all animals. 

In remembrance of Jeff's life, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.