Robert Wayne Schaeffer, age 80, of Auburn, was born in Pennsylvania on Oct. 13, 1931, and passed away on Dec. 12, 2011, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.

Schaeffer was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Schaeffer; and his mother, Trudie Schaeffer. He is survived by his brother, Thomas and wife Gloria of Ohio; two sons, Russell Schaeffer and David Schaeffer and wife Angelia, both of Auburn; three grandsons, Billy, Lex and Josiah; four granddaughters, Shawna, Lane, Kaitlin, and Jaydell.

A funeral service will be held at a later date; please contact the family for details. Fredericks Funeral Home is directing.