February 29, 2024 - Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Saturday we lost an amazing Emergency 9-1-1 Dispatcher.

Bryan Thomas Schaefer passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024, while in the hospital battling an illness. Bryan leaves behind a wife of seven years and two young children. Bryan took so much pride in his career and loved going to work each night. He always felt such a great sense of belonging with the Sheriff's Office.

Bryan’s biggest accomplishment in life was his family. He was an amazing husband and father, and he did it with ease. He was a huge sports fan and loved talking about the Forty-Niners and San Francisco Giants.

Bryan’s favorite activity was fishing and enjoyed being out on the water when he had time. Bryan was the biggest blessing to his family, and it cannot be expressed enough just how much of an inspiration and amazing human being he was to everyone who knew him. His absence will be greatly felt.

Bryan, we will forever miss you!

“Bryan’s commitment to his night shift 9-1-1 emergency dispatching duties ran deep. His dedication was contagious, and he had such a great spirit. You will be greatly missed Bryan” Sheriff Briese

Source & photos: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office