Gerard Michael Schaefer

Gerard Michael (Gerardo) Schaefer age 27 of Platteville, WI passed away unexpectedly in mid-July 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The family is shocked and deeply saddened by his passing. The family is planning a private service for him. Gerard was born in Madison, WI to Dale and Tina (Rutledge) Schaefer on December 24th,1992. Gerardo had a kind personality, great sense of humor, and a smile that would light up a room. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking. He also enjoyed construction work and had a great love for animals. Gerard is survived by his parents of Platteville, WI and his siblings: Justin (Marybeth) Schaefer of Platteville, WI; Joshua (Terra Anderson) Schaefer of Fort Atkinson, WI; Amelia (Dakota) Guerin of Platteville, WI; Veronica (Marcus) Schindler of Onalaska, WI; Anthony (Laurin Lyons) Schaefer of Ogden, IA; Dominic (Bailey Wiskus) Schaefer of Fennimore, WI. He is also survived by his 4 nieces, 3 nephews, and maternal grandmother Barbara Rutledge of Coeur d’Alene, ID.