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Schaefer, age 95, of Brooklyn Center, MN formerly of Valley City, ND, died Monday, January 02, 2012 at Maranatha Senior Living Center, Brooklyn Center, MN.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home Chapel in Valley City with Reverend Dan Forsberg officiating.  Visitation will be held on hour before the service at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Valley City, ND.           

Irene Alvine Fiske, the daughter of William and Ida (Fagerstrom) Fiske, was born January 21, 1916 in Marsh Township of Barnes County, rural Valley City, ND.  Irene grew up and attended school in Marsh Township.  In 1933, she married Jacob F. Schaefer in Valley City, ND.  The couple lived and farmed north of Valley City in Stewart Township until their retirement in 1961.  Irene then worked for Valley City State University as a custodian for a time.  Mr. Schaefer died on May 17, 1983.  Irene continued to live in Valley City until 1994 when she moved to Brooklyn Center, MN to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Joanne (Jerry) Denzer.  Irene became a resident of the Maranatha Senior Living Center, Brooklyn Center, MN in 2006.  Irene was a wonderful cook and was famous for making pies and other baked goods that she enjoyed sharing with her family and grandchildren.  She was well loved by all that knew her.           

Irene is survived by her son-in-law Jerry Denzer, Brooklyn Center, MN; grandchildren, Robert (Mickey) Denzer, Cheryl Batson, Jean Davis, Laurie Odie Bacon, Rusty Schaefer, Gail Schaefer and Susan Schaefer.           

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, parents, six brothers and two sisters.           

Funeral arrangements by the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home of Valley City, ND. 

 

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