of Conway, AR
February 16, 1939 - April 12, 2023
Leonard Robert ''Bob'' Schaefers of Conway, Arkansas went to be with our Lord on April 12, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1939 in Morrilton, Arkansas.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann (Dodgen) Schaefers; his parents, Leonard Andrew Schaefers and Margaret (Henze) Schaefers and his sister, Kathleen (Schaefers) Choate.
He is survived by his sons, Daryl (Lisa) and James of Mayflower, Chris (Debbie) and his daughter, Angela (Robert) Rawls of Conway. He is also survived by his sister, Marian (Marty) Braham of Atlanta, Georgia and his brother in law, Winston Choate of Harrison.
He also leaves behind his grandsons, Cole, Kyle, Daniel, Caleb and Andy Schaefers, Lucas and Samuel Rawls and granddaughters, Kennedy Hancock, Annamarie Rawls and Emma Schaefers and three great grandchildren, Charlotte, Clyde and Ella Schaefers. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, family and friends to cherish his loving memory.
A very special thanks to his caregiver, Janice Fulford, who helped to care for him on his journey home.
Bob is remembered by his family and friends as a loving, funny and devoted husband, father, brother, favorite uncle, Papaw and friend. He had a great love for our Lord. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Morrilton and from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelors and Masters degrees in Animal Science and proudly served in the Army National Guard. He was involved in 4-H with his children and served on the 4-H Foundation Board for several years, as well as a board member on the local Farmer's Co-Op, Farm Bureau and County Extension Advisory Board. His roots have always been in agriculture starting out as a county extension agent in Craighead, Poinsett and Faulkner counties, then in 1972, he started his farming operation in the Lollie Bottoms, raising livestock and row crops. He was an avid duck hunter, fisherman and a loyal St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Bob's presence in the lives of those he knew and loved will be greatly missed.
A rosary, with visitation after, will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway, Arkansas, from 6-8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment taking place at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Conway, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Joseph School Endowment online at www.sjse.org or mail to PO Box 72 Conway, Arkansas 72033 or to Sacred Heart School Endowment mail to Attn: Sacred Heart School Endowment 106 N St. Joseph Street Morrilton, AR 72110.
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23 Condolence(s)
Patti Heah
Friday, April 21, 2023
April I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My mom and I send you and your family our prayers.
Maureen Soto
Friday, April 21, 2023
We were neighbors.
Our children grew up together. They had many enjoyable hours at the house and the farm with all the activities and all the animals. Bob and Pat’s house and farm were their second home. They were just like family. We even vacation together. I enjoyed seeing all the pictures brought back such good memories!!
Bob and Pat were the best!!â¤ï¸
Maureen Soto
Charlene Morrow
Friday, April 21, 2023
Condolences to the family of Bob. He was always one to make ya laugh no matter what kind of day you were having. Such a sweet man. He will be greatly missed.
Ronald and Tammy Brown
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Bob was a good neighbor and farmer and will be missed by many.
Prayers for the family.
Kelly Cartwright
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Bob's passing. What a full and impactful life he made and what joy in his reward that he now enjoys. He had a wide ranging impact in agriculture and beyond. A true fellow traveler that loved life, the land, his family and his friends. He will be missed. But not forgotten.
Stephen Epperson
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Bob was a great cousin when I was little and I admired him greatly. He was most gracious to me and my family whenever we visited . He was a fine man who will be missed by all. Rest in peace ðŸ™
Tammy Lee
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
My thoughts and prayers for the family. Loved Mr. Bob so much. He was such a good man. He will be greatly missed by all.
Stephen Epperson
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Bob was a great cousin when I was little and I admired him greatly. He was most gracious to me and my family whenever we visited . He was a fine man who will be missed by all. Rest in peace ðŸ™
Ronnie Brewer
Monday, April 17, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. The Schaefers family is in our thoughts & prayers. I attended many 4-H meetings at their house many years ago.
Andrea and Paul Heath
Monday, April 17, 2023
Our prayers are with your Family! We are sorry for your loss!
Holly Hudson
Monday, April 17, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Richard Pearson
Sunday, April 16, 2023
I’m so so sorry for all of y’all’s loss Bob will definitely be missed in lollie. He was the last of the old farmers in lollie god bless him I hope him and my dad get together in heaven and farm again.
Joseph Epperson
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Will always remember him on a tractor
Ilah Herndon
Sunday, April 16, 2023
It is never easy to deal with death. I'll admit that I am at a loss for words, but please accept our sincere condolences in your loss of Bob. The hardest part of losing him isn't having to say goodbye, but rather learning to live without him. You are always trying to fill the void and emptiness that's left inside your heart when they go. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Ilah, Bill and Sofia Herndon
Tommy & Diane Thompson
Sunday, April 16, 2023
When Bob started Farming in Lollie alongside Britt and Wendall, I was Lucky enough to work with him as a County Extension Agent. Bob did so much to help others and taught me several lessons on how to be a good agent. Our Condolences to His Family and I am Proud to Say He was one of my really Good Friends. May Bob, Rest In Peace.
Laura Strum
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Uncle Bob was a friendly, gentle soul. I was lucky to have him as my Uncle and to be able to spend many wonderful times with him, my Aunt Pat, and cousins! Many happy memories! Sending hugs and love to his family. May God comfort you all with His great Love!
Linda Baird
Friday, April 14, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family. I have known them for years and they are very good people. I go in the summer and buy vegetable from they fram. They are some of the best Lisa my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Jerry Buddy Baird
Conway Arkansas
Rick Cartwright
Friday, April 14, 2023
My condolences to the family and many friends of Mr. Bob. As an extension specialist, I was lucky to work with him a number of times, and he contributed greatly to our applied field research and education programs. I will always remember him as a great farmer, a friend of the land and agriculture, and a genuinely good person. And I shall certainly never forget his humor and the warmth of his friendship. I confess the world got a little darker when I heard of his passing. My best thoughts to the family and sincere thanks for your sharing with the rest of us such a wonderful person and example of who we are supposed to be like.
Rick Cartwright
Brenda Hawkins
Friday, April 14, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. What a legacy he left! He was such a special man and I was proud to call him my friend. He will be missed by many. Love and prayers to you all.
Jerry & Betty case famoly
Friday, April 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss .my prayers go out to the entire family .may the God lord wrap his arms around the entire family during this time of sorrow .I have fond memories as a young person back in the day spending a lot of days at the farm at lollies with my uncle Britt & BOB as well along with the Collins family
Lou Ann Hoggard
Friday, April 14, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You were blessed to have such a good father and grandfather. I was blessed to have he and his wife as my friends.
Patricia Walsh
Thursday, April 13, 2023
So sorry about your loss. May he rest in peace. God's blessings and peace for all the family.
Lanny Ashlock
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Saddened to learn that my friend Bob has passed but what a full life he and Pat had together and they did so much good for so many especially in Faulkner County. Our thoughts and prayers to all of the Schaefers family.