Norbert “Birdie” Schaufler, age 89, of Maple Lake, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Annandale Care Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with visitation from 9:00-10:15 a.m. on at the church. Fr. Kevin Magner will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St Timothy’s Catholic School.
Birdie was born on March 14, 1935, in Jordan, Minnesota to Anna (Pieper) and Frank Schaufler. In 1940, the Schauflers moved to Maple Lake and established the family farm. This is where Birdie grew up and resided his entire life. After graduating high school, he married Marcella Paumen on October 16, 1954, at St. Timothy Catholic Church. Once married, they worked hard and continually expanded the farm while raising their five children.
There was always a steady stream of friends, neighbors, and extended family, young and old, stopping by the farm to visit with Birdie. In the summer, these visits took place on the front deck on the furniture Birdie painted John Deere green. He always had stories to share along with a cold beer. Some of the stories he shared were about the days he hosted get togethers at his Ramsey Point establishment.
As the former lefthanded pitcher for the team, Birdie thoroughly enjoyed attending Laker games and watching all types of sports on TV. Other favorite pastimes were cruising around on the Gator, spear fishing, horseshoes, and restoring antique tractors. He loved animals, especially his cat, Midnight, and his dog, Sam.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marcy; children, Jeanette (Bruce) of Maple Lake, Bev (Lonnie) of Kimball, Barb (Troy) of Maple Lake, and Steve of Maple Lake; 14 grandchildren, Corey Paulson, Chris Paulson, Valarie Schwinghammer, Joe Hendricks, Eric Hendricks, Kari Schaufler, Amanda Gerads, Ryan Schaufler, Christina Hood Beckman, Lindsey Farnick, Danny Becker, Isabelle Schaufler, Ben Poirier, and Brynn (bonus grandchild); 23 great-grandchildren, Emily Paulson, Kennadie Paulson, Levi Paulson, Makayla Swinghammer, Noah Swinghammer, Cody Hendricks, Gracie Hendricks, Frances Schaufler, Louis Schaufler, Astella Gerads, Addilyn Gerads, Waylon Schaufler, Colton Schaufler, Charlie Hood Beckman (on the way), Matthew Farnick, George Farnick, Ellie Farnick, Owen Becker, Nora Becker, Hudson Hendricks, Emmett Eiynk, Brynn Eiynk, Matilda Eiynk, and Clayton Eiynk; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. Birdie was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Schaufler; son, Joseph; infant son, John; brothers, Matt (Annabelle) and Ralph (Patricia); sister-in-law, Lenore Paumen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Russell (Martha) Paumen, Bob (Lavonne) Paumen, Douglas (Wanda) Paumen, and George Van Offeren; and parents-in-law, Leonard and Muriel Paumen.
Corey and Chris Paulson, Joe and Eric Hendricks, Ryan Schaufler, and Danny Becker will serve as urn bearers. Krista Elsenpeter and Shannon Paumen will provide the music for the service. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Maple Lake.
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