Dr. Philip William Schaefer, 89, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 11 with his family by his side.
A native of Baltimore, Dr. Schaefer was born on Feb. 16, 1935, to John and Caroline Schaefer and was raised with six siblings, Jack, Jim, Ed, Bob, Peggy, and Steve.
Dr. Schaefer leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Patricia; his children, Danny (Jennifer), Barbara (Glen), Michael (Christine), and Susan; and his grandchildren, David, Ben, Hannah, Connor, John, Matthew, Jessie, Tyler, and Tyson.
A funeral Mass for Dr. Schaefer was held on March 18 at All Saints Church in Knoxville. Donations in Dr. Schaefer’s memory may be made to Catholic Charities of East Tennessee.
