Eldred V. Schafer, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, Age 76 of Cottage Grove, MN, Passed away February 25, 2008 surrounded by family. Survived by loving wife, Rachel; children, Michael, Charles (Paula), Roger (Maribel), Monica (Rick Tuman) Schafer-Brooks, Gail (Bill) King; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Jessica; parents, Mark and Grace. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 29, 2008 at 11 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas, 920 Holley Avenue, St. Paul Park, MN. Visitation Thursday from 4-7 PM at church and one hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Arr. Kok Funeral Home, 651-459-2875.