Albert “Al” Schaefer Jr., of Taylors, SC.
A Navy Veteran of USS Holland, Al peacefully passed away at Prisma Health on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 76.
Born on January 11, 1950, in Meriden, CT, he was the son of the late Albert and Bertha Schaefer. Al enjoyed working on cars, motorcycles, and family time.
Before retiring, he worked as a machinist for Bosch Rexforth and was of the Lutheran Faith. He was a devoted father, brother, son, grandpa and friend who touched countless lives with his warm spirit and generosity.
Al is survived by his Sons: David Schaefer and Grand Dog, Callie Sue, of the home; and Tim Schaefer (Amy) of Williamston, SC; Sisters: Patricia Riebold (Willie), Ginny Brant, Betty Jane Wiknik (Arthur), and Janet Lindskog (Edwin), all of Connecticut; Grandson: Tyler Schaefer of Williamston, SC; as well as special friends that he considered family and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two Brothers: James and Billy Schaefer, Brother-in-law: John Brant; and his Special friend: Brenda Sue.
A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the MJ Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery with Navy Honors.
The family will receive friends from 12:15pm to 1:15pm, prior to the service Wednesday, at the Sosebee Mortuary Chapel, 3219 South Main St, Anderson, SC, 29624.
The family will be at Al’s home.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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TIM WALDROP says
June 22, 2026 at 5:39 pmI MET AL ABOARD THE USS HOLAND IN ROTA SPAIN. I’M NOT SURE WHAT SPARKED THE FRIENDSHIP BUT SOME HOW WE BECAME BEST FRIENDS. AL WORKED IN THE MACHINE SHOP AND I WORKED IN THE SHEETMETAL SHOP. BETWEEN US IF ONE NEEDED SOMETHING MADE, WE COULD MAKE IT. WE SPENT 99 PERCENT OF OUR OFF DUTY TIME TOGETHER. WE WOULD SHOP IN ROTA AND A COUPLE OF NEARBY TOWNS. ONCE WE EVEN MADE IT DOWN TO THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR TOOK A HYDROPLANE BOAT ACROSS THE STRAIT TO TANGIER IN MOROCCO AFRICA. THAT WAS THE BEST DAY TRIP WE HAD WHILE OVERSEAS. FOR TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE TOWNS, I TOLD AL WE NEEDED TO BUY US A MOTORCYCLE. WE DID AND AL ENJOYED IT SO MUCH, HE BOUGHT HIM A BIGGER ONE. AL ALWAYS WATCHED MY BACK AND I WATCHED HIS. WE WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER. AL CAME TO VISIT WHEN I WAS DISCHARGED AND HE WAS STATIONED IN CT. LINDA (MY WIFE) AND I INTRODUCED HIM TO HER SISTER. TO MAKE THIS STORY SHORT, HE ENDED UP BEING MY BROTHER-IN-LAW AND DAVID AND TIM MY NEPHEWS. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH OUR FRIENDSHIP AND NEVER FORGET THE THINGS WE TAUGHT EACH OTHER. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. WE HAVE LOST A GREAT MAN ON THE EARTH.