Patia Schaefer

Patia A. (Steinker) Schaefer, 69, of Haycock Twp., passed away Fri., Oct. 9th, in Quakertown Center. She was the loving wife of John Schaefer for 49 years. Born in Chicago, Patia was a daughter of the late Harry and Velma (Blaisdell) Steinker. She was a police secretary for the Perkasie Police Department for over 30 years until her retirement in 2008. She loved horseback riding and going on trail rides with John. She adored her Irish Setters and enjoyed teaching dog obedience classes. Surviving with her husband are half brother Mike Steinker; bother-in-law Harvey Drury; and niece Sarah Drury; and extended family. She is preceded in death by her sister, Cheryll Drury. A memorial service will be held 11:00am, Tues. Oct. 13th at Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. A calling hour will precede the service from 10-11am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Patia's memory to Irish Setter Rescue at ISCA Foundation, 34553 Deerwood Dr., Eugene, OR 97405.