LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – R. Michael Schaus lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 6, 2014, at the age of 69.

Mike is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1967 aboard the USS Coral Sea.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen; sons, Don and Dean; daughter, Cathy; grandsons, Anthony, Adam, and Gabriel; mother, Esther; sister, Kathy; and brothers, Marc and Scott.

Mike will be remembered for his wit, his laughter and his giving heart.

Gone too soon.

Private services will be held at Hartley Cemetery.