Gary Lee Schaefer Jr.

Gary Lee Schaefer, Jr., 58, of Evansville passed away Monday February 20, 2023. He was born November 9, 1964 in Evansville to the late Carolyn (Hales) Schaefer. He enjoyed playing pool, golf, and video games. Gary was an avid storm chaser and loved being at the beach. He was a Star Wars and Survivor fan who always had his Mt. Dew on hand. Gary was a hard worker and could fix anything, and was always selflessly putting everyone before himself. He was devoted to his family and adored his grandchildren. He was a truck driver for several companies throughout his career. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Schaefer; and brother, Michael Strange. He is survived by his children, Adam Schaefer, Melissa Will (Andy), Sydney Schaefer, Brynn Schaefer, Damien Smitha (Samantha), and Tyler Smitha (David Johnson); and grandchildren, Aidan Schaefer, Shaylin Wells, Karson Goad, Averian Schaefer, Chloe Will, Keelan Turner, Ivan Smitha, Rowan Johnson, and Asher Denton; and companion, Tammy Hodge. A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday March 2, 2023 at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Jay Burns. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home, and after the service until 8pm. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.