Obituaries

Donald "Don" P. Schaeper, 93, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who served during the Korean War Era. Don attended Mass, was sacristan, lector and led the rosary at Madonna Manor.

He was a 1951 graduate of Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati, OH. After his military service, he went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Xavier University. Don retired as an accountant with George E. Fern/Parsec Inc. after many years of service. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed Xavier basketball and the Cincinnati Reds.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Mildred Schaeper; loving wife of 51 years: Mary Jo Schaeper and sisters: Earlene Kelly and Janet Schaeper.

Don is survived by his children: Rev. Larry Schaeper, Terry (Patty) Schaeper, Rev. James Schaeper and grandson: Stephen Schaeper.

Visitation will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9:30 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Benedict Church, 338 East 17th Street, Covington, KY 41014. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, KY.

Memorials are suggested to St. Benedict Church, 338 East 17th Street, Covington, KY 41014 (and/or) Catholic Charities Diocese of Covington, 3629 Church Street, Covington, KY 41015.