There will be the one public funeral for Edith Schaeffer and in her honor, and anyone who desires to attend is invited to do so. The date and time of the funeral is April 19 at 2 p.m. Later in the year, there will be a public graveside service in the US, when Edith Schaeffer’s body will be laid next to her husband’s, as they promised to each other.

Dear friends of Edith Schaeffer,

This additional note to you today should correct a false impression you may have received from someone or other in the last few days and perhaps weeks. It has come to our attention and we want to correct it herewith.

Edith Schaeffer stated and Frank Schaeffer wrote up her desire years ago to have her funeral in the church in Gryon, Switzerland, where she has lived and made her home for the past 13 years. She was a member of the church her husband and I pastored and never joined another one since her husband’s death in 1984. This will be the one public funeral for her and in her honor, and anyone who desires to attend is invited to do so. The date and time of the funeral is April 19 at 2 p.m.

Later in the year, there will be a public graveside service in the US, when Edith Schaeffer’s body will be laid next to her husband’s, as they promised to each other. Again, that date and time will be made public. This burial service is open to the public according to Mrs. Schaeffer’s own wishes.

There may be a number of memorial services in the weeks and months ahead in different locations held for Edith Schaeffer. She was a generous person in all things and richly deserves to be remembered by many now and in years to come. These, however, are not part of the funeral arrangements Edith Schaeffer made for her own death.

We hope you will thank God for the life and work of Edith Schaeffer wherever you live.

With warm regards,

Udo W. Middelmann