The time has come for Milwaukeeans to say good bye to cherished entertainer and DJ, who with flickers of emotion and an empassioned style, bore his own well wishings with such lavishings of caredom on radio regularly, that with a gaping hole, not with just any person's shoes could he be replaced. He was extraordinary.

DJ Rock Dee leaves behind a beautiful wife, and six blessed children, as well a beautiful life with all the trimmings one could never measure.

His sincerity and purity, his clean style, positive attitude and smile bore the markings of a strategic career phenom, focussed family man, and a friend to many.

His illustrious career allowed him to open for Erikya Bahdu, manage a stage at Summerfest, and become a radio personality on prolific 88.9 Radio Milwaukee. He was the poster child for DJ coolness and will be missed by colleagues in the Music Industry.

Often he told Milwaukee listeners to Call Their Mothers,  or to Get on the Phone and Call their Grandmothers. He would say 'DJ Rock Dee says you oughta call your Dad, and tell him hello, for me'...and always to remember to 'keep it real'. He did, in fact, seem to keep it real.

Why DJ Rock Dee succeeded in dying will always be a mystery to some, but for others, they, who know him, feel he was called to action to work for a higher power. He was a spirited man, whose faith and hope had much power to help others, and yet he himself succumbed to his own destiny.

His powerful message of love will always be remembered. Good bye DJ Rock Dee, you were THE BEST....and should be remembered as a you would have wished 'a True Baller'

His appearance and abnormal outburst in magnitude made him something of a "miracle comet" or a imperial being with supernatural qualities- A SUPER COMET....and temporary.

This is what DJ Rock Dee wrote himself about himself and his career:

Description:
This Disc Jockey has over 21 years in the business behind the Turntables, and behind the desk of literally almost every aspect of the music industry. From Artist Management to Executive Director of "DISKOTECH" @ Summerfest:) From your corporate events to your private functions in house or at rented venues this DJ will take the crowd, the music, the Turntables & give them a good solid shake-up!

Names of band members:
1

Style:
Dance, Hip Hop/Rap

Influences:
SEE: www.needlz.com DJ ROCK DEE featured DJ in the month of OCTOBER 2002 for SHURE record needlz

Discography:
RELEASED over 30 seperate complilations, Tour DJ for Eric Benet, Gumbo/Arressted Development, Produced "SHAKE IT RIGHT" 12-inch single in 1991, Produced Granny Gran Rapper in 1991, Assist. in getting Milwaukee based rapper "STRICK" signed to Tommy Boy Records, various radio shows on 91.7fm WMSE, Winter DJ in INFO-Milwaukee magazine, Featured DJ and interview concerning "DISKOTECH" in June-'02 issue of UR Chicago Newspaper.
FOR ADDITION MEDIA SUPPORT SEE:
www.jsonline.com (type DJ ROCK DEE, in the search all engine)

Website:
http://www.justrockinmusic.com

Booking Information:
BULLDOGDJS
BULLDOGDJS@aol.com

His Obituary Reads:

Schaeffer, Roderick D.J. "DJ Rock Dee"  View/Sign Guest Book<!-- Name=Schaeffer, Roderick D.J. "DJ Rock Dee"--> Schaeffer, Roderick D.J. "DJ Rock Dee" Found peace on August 1, 2008, age 40. Beloved husband of Marylisa (nee Ayala). Cherished father of Monica, Roderick (Ricky), John, Secelie, Derrick and Victoria. Loving son of Robert and Rebecca Schaeffer. Dear brother to Selena and Kenya Schaeffer. Preceded in death by his grandmother Thelma Sanders and brother Ronald Schaeffer. Rock Dee was a prominent influence in the music industry in Milwaukee, Chicago and New York. Rock will leave a moment of silence behind for all those who were inspired and entertained through his passion of music. His memory will live on! Much love, no stress and God Bless Visitation at Bruskiewitz Funeral Home, 5355 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, Friday, August 8, from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be private, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 723 W. Washington St. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to US Bank c/o DJ ROCK DEE MEMORIAL. <!-- FH = BRUSKIEWITZ FOREST LANE CHAPEL FHID=(144187) -->
Published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 8/6/2008 Notice • Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop