Service Information
Delaino V. Schafer, age 88, of Darwin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Olivia Hospital and Clinic in Olivia, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with internment in Cokato Finnish Cemetery in Cokato, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at and one hour prior to the service ALL at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel.
Obituary
Delaino Victor Schafer was born on February 1, 1934 in Renville County, Minnesota. He was the son of Edwin and Laura (Pfeifer) Schafer. Delaino spent his childhood on a farm in Danube, Minnesota and graduated from Danube High School.
Delaino entered active military service in the United States Army on October 22, 1954, at Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received an Honorable Discharge on October 11, 1956, at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
In 1957, Delaino was united in marriage to Ruth Maesel. This marriage was blessed with five children, Dulles, Dottie, Dorle, Lauri, and Randy.
Delaino was employed as a lineman for Danube REA. He later moved to Winthrop, Minnesota, purchasing a farm, where he raised sheep, donkeys and horses. Delaino was also employed as a machinist for 3M in Hutchinson, Minnesota for 30 years.
In 1982, Delaino moved to Lake Washington in Darwin, Minnesota. In 1995, he married Suzanne Jatko McClure. They resided in Lake Washington and wintered in Texas for 30 years.
Delaino enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycle around the country roads in Minnesota. He bought his first Harley Davidson at the age of 75. Delaino also enjoyed riding his golf cart with Penny and Sophie. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Delaino passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Olivia Hospital and Clinic in Olivia, Minnesota, at the age of 88 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Delaino is survived by his:
Wife, Suzanne Schafer of Darwin, MN;
Children, Dulles Schafer,
Dorle Blackwell and her husband, James,
Lauri Dallmann,
Randy Schafer;
Step-sons, John McClure,
Bryan McClure and his wife, Mary,
Scott McClure and his wife, Tina;
13 Grandchildren;
6 Great-great-grandchildren;
Sister, Diann Schafer;
Many other relatives and friends.
Delaino is preceded in death by his Parents, Edwin and Laura Schafer; Brother, Gilman Schafer; Infant Daughter, Dottie Lee Schafer; and Grandson, Gregory Trautman.
Marj & Nic Frieler & Family says
Dulles, Dorily, Randy , Lori & Susan. So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad and Husband. I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all my family I love all you guys love. Kim
Karen VanWyngarden says
Dearest Dulles, Dorle, Lauri & Randy, I will never forget the days you were born nor how I loved & cared for you as my own. Your dad was so excited and thrilled to announce each of your births. We all had much fun together. I’ve missed you all much throughout all these years which feel like days. I assumed your dad was about 75! He had a great great laugh!! Now heaven’s gain. God bless and keep you all!
All my love,
Karen Kraft VanWyngarden
Dennis n Don says
So sorry for your loss. Big hugs from Don and I. Please our Condolences to Dooley also.
Brenda (Berle) Paulson says
My sympathy to the entire Schafer family. So sorry for your loss. May Del rest in peace.
Arlene Schwartzwartz says
Dear Schafer family, Delaino and I grew up as neighbors from the time we were little kids. Our families were close friends. I was sad to hear about his death. He will be remembered as such a nice person. Rest in peace my friend.
Barbara Bumgardner says
Dulles, Dorle, Lauri and Randy,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. I remember many times at the Winthrop farm when our families would get together and just enjoy each others company. That was a fun season in our lives! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! As we have moved from the area, we were unable to attend his service and we would have loved seeing all of you.
Thinking of you,
Larry & Barbara (Bussler) Bumgardner
Ilene Bussler
jane klement says
Sorry to hear for loss of your dad. I have many fun memories of times spent at your home.
Marie (Erkkila) Maki says
Suzanne: I just read the obit in the Hutch Leader. So sorry of your hubbies passing. I am glad you had 30 years together..
Christian Beltinger says
Dulles, Dorle, Lauri and Randy,
only now did I come across the orbituary of Delaino. I am very sorry for your loss. My year at the farm, with the fishing and hunting, are among my fondest memories.