Donald D. Schaper, 53, Pontiac, MO passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010 near Hwy 5, south of Gainesville, MO while working traffic control as a first responder. He was born on January 12, 1957 in St Louis, MO, the son of Donald E. Schaper and Janolah (George).

Donald was a veteran, having proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On October 31, 2008 he was united in marriage to Kimmie Fayleane Robbins. Donald was a truck driver. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; a beloved son and brother. Donald was also a dedicated Firefighter and first responder. We will miss you our Guardian Angel.

He is survived by his wife Kimmie of the home in Pontiac, MO; his father Donald E. Schaper of CA; his mother Janolah (George) Schaper of TX; three daughters Kimberly Schaper and Mike McDaniel of Maryland, Melissa Wade and husband Jay of Potosi, MO, and Christy Morris and her husband Chris; two sons Timothy Schaper and April Jones of Salem, MO, and Michael Rhodes of Idaho; fourteen grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Frontier General Baptist Church, Pontiac, MO. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 13th from 4-6pm at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO. Cremation services are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.