Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. Pastor Diane Hatman will officiate, and burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. The visitation will continue from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Jake is survived by his mother, Melissa Paa (Jerry Aspelund) of New Ulm; his father, Todd Schaefer of Winthrop; brothers, Andy Schaefer (Bridgette Janni) of Plymouth, Justin Schaefer (Holly Schaefer) of New Ulm, Aaron Schaefer of New Ulm; a sister, Jessica Schaefer (Brett Zangel) of New Ulm; nephews, Jack, Jaymen and Skylar; a niece, Adaline; grandparents, Sharon (Ron) Frederickson of Hanska and Harry (Karen) Paa of New Ulm; aunts, Dawn Paa and Kim Lester and uncles Kevin Paa and Gary Lester; great grandmother, Velma (Arnie) Schweiss; and many cousins, great aunts and uncles.

Jacob was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Marlene and Richard Schaefer of Hanska.

Jacob Allen Schaefer was born on November 13, 1995 in New Ulm, Minnesota. He attended New Ulm Public Schools until 2012 when he was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. He was most recently employed by McFarland Hanson, Inc.

Through seven surgeries and many bouts of chemo and radiation treatments, Jake never gave up, never complained and was a true fighter. Through it all, Jake remained positive and never gave up hope. Jake loved his family, and truly loved spending time with his nephews and niece and was the happiest when hanging out with his brothers and sister. He enjoyed playing video games and listening to music, going to Twins games and watching sporting events. Jake was the kindest and most gentle soul and was loved by everyone who knew him. Jake will be missed by all and will forever be in our hearts.

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