SCHAFER, Theresa Marie

1933 - 2025  (92 years)

• Name	SCHAFER, Theresa Marie
  Birth	1 Mar 1933	Gasport, Niagara County, NY
  Gender	Female
  Death	9 Nov 2025	Gasport, Niagara County, NY
  Person ID	I166053	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	11 Nov 2025

  
  

  Father	SCHAFER, John
  Mother	Agatha   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F60201	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	BRANDT, John Frederick,   b. 13 Oct 1926, New York d. 24 Nov 1996, Town of Appleton, Niagara County, NY (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	Abt Aug 1949	Lockport, Niagara County, NY
  Notes	Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/10/1949 The rectory of St. Mary's Church was the scene of the marriage of Theresa Marie Schaler. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J o hn Schafer, to John Fredrick Brandt, son of Fredrick Brandt of the Irish Road, Wilson. The Rev. Albert Winter, pastor of the church, was the officiating clergyman. For the ceremony the bride wore a gown of white satin fashioned In princess Unas with a cathedral trail! The square neckline was trimmed with seed pearls and the long sleeves came to points over the hands. Her finger-tip veil of illusion was caught to a coronet of forget-me-nots, and she wore a double strand of pearls. Her bouquet was fashioned of white gladioli tied with white satin streamers. Mrs. Williard Schultz. sister at the groom, was matron of honor. She selected a gown of pink marquisette over pink satin with m a t c h i n g coronet, and carried white gladioli tied with pink satin ribbon. Robert Schafer. brother of the bride, was best man. Mrs. Schafer, mother of the bride, was gowned In an aqua s i l k crepe ensemble with white accessories and a shoulder corsage of talisman roses. A reception to 150 guests followed at the home of the bride's parents with a three-tier wedding cake centering the bridal table. Out-of-town guests attended from Buffalo, North Tonawanda, Ransom vllle and Wilson. For her wedding trip the bride changed to a grey crepe dress with white accessories and yellow rose corsage. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Brandt will make their home in Lockport.
  Children	1. BRANDT, Jean Ann   2. BRANDT, Mary Ann,   b. 9 Mar 1951, Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY d. 22 Jun 2020, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 69 years)   3. BRANDT, James Edward,   b. 3 Oct 1962   d. 19 Feb 2018, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 55 years)   4. BRANDT, John   5. BRANDT, Susan   6. BRANDT, Nancy   7. BRANDT, Cynthia   8. BRANDT, Joe   9. BRANDT, Barbara
  Family ID	F60200	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	21 Nov 2025

  
  

• Notes

  Theresa M. Brandt Obituary Theresa Marie Brandt went home to be with her Heavenly Father, on November 9, 2025 with her family at her bedside. She was born on March 1, 1933 to Agatha and John Schafer and loved being raised on their family farm. Theresa was predeceased by all of her siblings, John Kugler, Ethel Sparks, Gladys Crane, Howard Schafer and Robert Schafer. She married John Brandt in 1949 and was married for 47 years before his passing. She was the mother to John (Robin Wittcop) Brandt, Susan (George) Hale, Nancy (Dwayne) Bartlett, Cynthia Webb and Joseph (Nichole) Brandt. Predeceased by her children Mary Ann (Roy) Rutherford, Barbara (Ralph) Sharrow, Jean Dagonese, and James (Melissa) Brandt. She was also blessed with a significant number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Theresa retired from Harrison Radiator. She enjoyed being the matriarch of her family, raising her children and helping to raise numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, being a homemaker, cooking for her large family everyday, farming, reading, gardening and riding with her husband on their motorcycle. She had a love for dogs, never having been without one, with a specific fondness for German Shepherds owning at least 7 in her lifetime. Theresa loved visiting with her family, a good laugh and a good deal. She took pride in the family's accomplishments and wanted everyone to feel welcomed and happy in her home. Theresa will be dearly missed by those waiting to be reunited with her. A celebration of life is being held at Solid Rock Church in Gasport, NY on Sunday November 16, 2025 @ 3pm. A future graveside service will be held at Hartland Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made in her name to Niagara Hospice.