Dallas S. Schaeffer

Dallas S. Schaeffer, 88, of Topton, Pa. passed away on Thursday morning, October 29, 2015 in the Lutheran Home at Topton.  He was preceeded in death by his wife Althea E.(Heiser) Schaeffer in 2012.  He was born in Rockland Township, a son of the late Harry and H. Andora ( Breidigam) Schaeffer.  Dallas was employed as a fuel delivery man for George Y. Brubaker, Inc., Kutztown, for 35 years, retiring in 1989.  He later was a school bus driver for the Fleetwood School District for approximately 8 years.  He was a member of Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Fleetwood, Pa.  He was also a 1945 graduate of Kutztown High School.  Dallas served his country honorably as a member of the U.S.Army during the Korean War.  Survivors include two daughters, Kim S. wife of Russel M. Pilgert of Kempton and Tina A. wife of Thomas B. Haney of Harleysville; three grandchildren, Thomas R. (Stacy) Pilgert, Nicole (Jason) Zimmerman and Katelyn R. Haney and four great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by siblings, Arlene Schwoyer, Myrle Herman and Walter Schaeffer.  His graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Fleetwood, with Pastor Cheryl F. Meinschien, officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contrbutions in his memory may be sent to Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, 16 Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, Pa. 19522.  

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