The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 1996             TAG: 9602270261
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GEORGE E. SCHAEFER

George E. ``Eddie'' Schaefer, 80, died Feb. 25, 1996.

He was preceded in death by his son, George E. ``Eddie'' Schaefer Jr. Mr. Schaefer retired from CSX Railroad after 42 years and was a veteran of World War II for 5 years serving in the Army Signal Corp and the Army Corps of Engineers.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Schaefer; daughters, Elizabeth S. Welch and Peggy S. Holt; grandchildren, Christopher F. Welch and Leslie Blair Holt and his sister, Ruth Schaefer Hitch of Norfolk.

A graveside service will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Forest, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Project Open Hand, 1080-R Euclid Ave. Northwest, Atlanta, Ga. 30307.

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