Michael Schaeffer

***NOTE CHANGE OF SERVICE TIME**** Michael Schaeffer, age 55, of Michigan City, died Friday, May 22, 2009 at 1:01 P.M. EDT at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He passed due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on Wednesday evening in Michigan City. A memorial service will be held Wednesday 3:30 P.M. at the Carlisle Funeral Home, with Rev. Fr. Keith McClellan officiating. Family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 P.M. until time of service on Wednesday. Michael was born December 11, 1953 in Rego Park, New York, the son of Frank E. and Eleanor M. (Riebau) Schaeffer. He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah L. Schaeffer of LaPorte, devoted son Daniel J. Schaeffer currently living in Brooklyn, New York, and mother Eleanor M. Schaeffer of Dunnellon, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father Frank E. Schaeffer and his sister Patricia A. Madden. Michael was Vice President of Steel Transport, Inc. in Gary for the past 12 years. He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1975. He enjoyed scuba diving, golf, boating and fishing. Michael appreciated music, poetry and fine dining. He will always be remembered as a strong and compassionate man. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to a charity of choice.