Lucille Schaefer's Obituary
Lucille Schaefer, 101, a longtime resident of Alameda, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2020, in Alameda. Lucille was born Sept. 13, 1918, in New Castle, Pa., to Jennings Potter and Lillian Randall.
She is survived by her daughter Karen Awad, son Mark Schaefer, her three grandchildren Lisa, Christina and Josh, nine great-grandchildren, and her dearest friends, Madonna and Bryan.
Lucille followed her husband Clarence west when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following in her footsteps soon after, her four sisters and brother also came to California. Her husband’s work took them to New York and Wisconsin, but after retiring they returned to California and settled in Alameda.
Lucille will always be remembered for her loving heart, her generosity and her wonderful sense of humor.
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