Daniel W. Schaefer, 67, of St. Meinrad, passed away August 17, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Daniel was born on February 7, 1959, in Huntingburg to Alvin and Mary Ann (Wright) Schaefer. He was united in marriage with Pamela Friedel on May 10, 1986, in Perry County.
Daniel was a retired laborer for Local 561. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially wood working, and he was known as a jack of all trades. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela; five children; Cody (Tara) Schaefer of St. Meinrad, Brandon Schaefer of St. Meinrad, Christina Schaefer of Newtonville, Nicky (Josh) Gogel of New Boston, and Danielle (Bruce) Collins of Pennsylvania; ten grandchildren, Chloe Collins, Olivia Collins, Harper Collins, Gavin Collins, Talon Collins, Vanesa Barger, Hunter Lindsey, Jayden Taylor, Emma Schaefer and Dean Schaefer; siblings, Scott (Linda) Schaefer of St. Meinrad, Kenny (Rhonda) Schaefer of Bristow, Becky Waninger of Bristow and Phyllis (Doug) Satterfield of St. Meinrad.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Randy Schaefer and Alvin Schaefer Jr.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 20 at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, with burial following in St. Meinrad Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
