Bruce "Brutus" Alfred Schaefer, 51, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife by his side after a 5 month battle with cancer on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1969, the son of Lynda Jean (Brown) Whittaker.
He recently married his wife and best friend, Jessica, after dating for 6 years.
He is survived by his Wife, Jessica Sue (Faulkner) Schaefer; Mother, Lynda Whittaker; Dad, Mike Campbell; Two Sisters, Heidi Campbell, Tiffany Campbell; Brother, Wayne Schaefer; Two Step Children, Caleb and Leia Hoersten; Three Step Children From A Previous Marriage, Dawn, Mark, Krystun; Father-in-law, Jim (Sandy) Faulkner; Mother-in-law, Brenda Rodewald and Niece, Eva DeShong.
Bruce loved watching NASCAR, his favorite driver was Rusty Wallace. He also loved watching the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Tigers. He enjoyed listening to music, playing the air guitar and the drums. Bruce was the king of comebacks and comments, he could make anyone laugh, no matter the mood. He truly will be missed by his family, friends, and all those that knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the family. FAMILY STRONG!
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bruce will be scheduled for a later date.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com