John Edward Schauff, Sr.
(August 7, 1940 - July 18, 2016)

John Edward Schauff, 75, of Chandler passed away July 18, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona of natural causes. He was born August 7, 1940 in Sterling, Illinois and spent his early years in Dixon .

In 1954 he moved to Tucson, Arizona where he finished High School at Tucson High. In 1962 he enlisted in the Army and married Stella, his loving wife of 54 years. In 1965 after completing his military service, they moved back to Tucson. In Tucson John began his successful career in Food Service Sales while attending college at night.

John was preceded in death by his parents; Lawrence Schauff of Dixon; Bette & Larry Kelly of Tucson; two sisters, Nancy of Paradise Valley and Judith of Tucson. He is survived by his lovely wife Stella; his daughter Suzanne; his son John (Tracy); five grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Marilee; his brothers, Steve, Larry and Rodney.

Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m ., Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 E. Libra Dr., Tempe, AZ, 85283 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery , 1562 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ, 85204 .