Gary Schaedler
January 21, 1955 — August 5, 2010
Gary R. Schaedler Jr.
Gary R. Schaedler Jr. passed away Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at the age of 55.
He was born January 21, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN to Barbara and Gary Schaedler Sr.
Gary and his family moved to Grand Marais from the Twin Cities in November 2009 to what he referred to as "God's country" to retire. He loved to start every day down by the bay, whether it was by "artist's point" or at the "bench." He also never tired of fishing, canoeing, or hiking; always planning some new trail, map, or campsite he could share with his son.
He was a 3rd generation Ironworker Local #512 and so very proud to be one. He was also a 1st Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) serving in St. Paul from 2004-2009 in search and rescue missions.
Gary was preceded in death by his grandfather Roland Schaedler; grandparents Arthur and Ethel LeMieux; step-mother Jean Schaedler; and his sister Pamela Smith.
Gary is survived by his wife Julie; their son Jacob, son Jason (Katy); parents Barbara (William) Goodwin and Gary Sr.; sisters Sherri (Bob) Abrahamson, Debbie Lanigan, Joni, and Anna; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Services were held in Edina on Wednesday, August 18th. A memorial service for friends will follow in Grand Marias in the near future. To sign the online guest book please visit cavallinfuneralhome.com.