Jack O. Schaeffer, 87, of North Platte passed away at his home in North Platte, NE on October 4, 2020. He was born on December 19, 1932 at North Platte, NE to Pete and Edith (Gardner) Schaeffer. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1950.

He served in the United States Army beginning February 17, 1953 and was Honorably Discharged on February 14, 1955.

Jack returned to North Platte and married Louisa Vath on October 10, 1959, and to this union six children were born. Jack worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Machinist his entire career. He retired in 1994 after 44 years.

He was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He especially loved camping with his family. He really enjoyed working with the high school reunion committees.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; son in law, Dan Boren; and special little friend, MaKenna Walters.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 61 years, Louisa; children, Julie (Scott) Charlton, Deb (Paul) Gibbs, Barb (Rich) Boren-Stoen; Kent (Patti) Schaeffer, Rod (Sondra) Schaeffer, and Kathy (Lowell) Schmidt; sister, Virginia Bayne; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Jack requests that everyone wear blue jeans for his service. Services will be live streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel for those who are not able to attend. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.