Lester H. Schaeffer, a resident of Irving since 1967, died on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the age of 99. Born May 6, 1917 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania to Earl and Lavinia (Herbein) Schaeffer, Lester was a supervisor in the Airline industry. Preceded in death by his parents and wife Catherine, Lester is survived by his sons, Richard and wife Rabecca of Yoakum, Dennis and wife Phyllis of Euless, Allan and wife Susan of Ruidoso, New Mexico; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Lester was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Boy Scouts for over 30 years. The family will receive visitors on Monday, November 28 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29th at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne Street, Irving, Texas. Rev. Msgr. Jerome Duesman, celebrant. Burial will be at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. SERVICES

Visitation

Monday, November 28, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Rosary

Monday, November 28, 2016 7:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 2:00 PM

Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church 2323 Cheyenne Street Irving, Texas 75062