Kathleen Schaefer, 69, Fargo, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Her funeral will be held Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Catholic Church in New Rockford with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements with Nelson Funeral Home of Fessenden.

Kathleen Elizabeth Schaefer, daughter of Joseph F. and Harriet (Beeghly) Schaefer, was born June 28, 1949 at New Rockford. She grew up in the rural Cathay area where she attended country school. She also attended St. James Academy in New Rockford and later graduated from New Rockford Central High School. Following her graduation, she enrolled in business college in Fargo.

Kathy made her home in Fargo where she worked for Nash Finch Corporation and Red River Hardware Co. for several years before accepting a position at St. Luke's Hospital in the business office where she was employed until her retirement.

Kathy enjoyed her work and visiting with people. In her younger years she loved riding horseback and roller skating with her friends. She was a very talented artist who shared her many drawings with family and friends.

She is survived by her father, Joseph F. Schaefer of Fessenden; her brothers, Louis Schaefer of rural New Rockford and Timothy Schaefer of White Rock, NM; sister-in-law, Helen Schaefer of St. Thomas; brother-in-law, Roger Miller of Pasco, WA and several nieces and nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother; brother, Joseph Jr.; and sister, Mary Lou.

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