Erika Schaeffer

ERIKA SCHAEFFER

Erika Schaeffer, 90 died February 28, 2025, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born August 20, 1934, in Munich Germany, to Joseph Grader and Teresa Grader (Mertan), the youngest of five children; Lisi; Bobbie; Burle; and Mandy. Erika knew Henry since they were young children, they were neighbors and Henry and Burle were best friends. Erika and Henry immigrated to America in the late 50s and had three children Susan Caroline, Peter John Schaeffer and Richard Henry Schaeffer. Erika always cared for people and did her best to keep you happy and warm and not hungry. From her years of working for the school system, being awarded for tutoring a girl who was having trouble learning English, she was able to get through to this girl and she learned to speak well and catch up in class, but now they have to wait a while before she loses the German accent! “Ajo” as she was known to Henry “Heini” were married for 55 years, after her loves passing in 2012 Erika still needed to care and showed it in the hand knitted wool slippers she made to pass the time. She felt so good knowing someone, especially friends or someone she knew was going to be warm and comfortable because of her! I bought yarn and watched for over 12 years and delivered to churches and many organizations, and she had friends do the same. Erika made between 60 and 100 pairs of slippers every year and donated most of them, it made her smile. Erika is survived by her brother Mandy; daughter Susan C.T, Fraizer (Tom); son Peter J. Schaeffer; Grandsons Jacob (Donna); Seth; Alex; great grandkids Ethan; Layla; Evelyn; and Alita. And friends forever Janet K. and Martha "Sam" B.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a children’s charity in Erika’s name and honor.

Thank you!