Retired Sgt. Maj. Donald Andrews Schaf, 78, of Shelbyville died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at his home.

Born Jan. 11, 1931, in Shelbyville, he was the son of Stanley V. and Esther (Andrews) Schaf. He married Joyce Ann Marshall on Aug. 31, 1991, and she survives.

Other survivors include his son, Stephen Schaf of Indianapolis; daughter, Stephanie (husband, Matthew) Metz of Dover Pa.; stepdaughter, Lori A. (husband, Carey) Ball of Brookville; stepson, Scott (wife, Gail) Knose of Kentucky; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Schaf; and a grandson, Abram Metz.

Mr. Schaf served in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a sergeant major after 28 years of service. He then was employed with Allison Gas Turbine until retiring in 1999.

He was the first leader for the Explorer Scout post in Shelbyville.

Mr. Schaf was a member of American Legion Post No. 70, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2695 and the National Rifle Association.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Humphrey officiating.

Burial will be in the Heroes of Honor and Glory Gardens at Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens & Crematory, with military rites conducted by local veterans organizations.

An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com.