Gerard John Schaefer Jr. (March 26, 1946December 3, 1995) was an American murderer and suspected serial killer, known as the Killer Cop, the Hangman and the Butcher of Blind Creek, who was convicted of the 1972 murder and mutilation of two teenage girls in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

a brand of American beer first produced in New York City during 1842 by the F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company.

Nancy Smith Schaefer (28 June 193626 March 2010) was an American politician and conservative legislator who served in the Georgia State Senate from 2004 to 2008.

(November 2, 1921 – April 18, 2011) an American politician who served in public office for 50 years at both the state and local level in Maryland.

an American television producer and writer.

Roberto Schaefer, , (born in White Plains, New York) is an American cinematographer, known for his collaborations with director Marc Forster.

The Schaefer Group consists of three independent, international companies, that started operations in (Neunkirchen) in the district Siegen-Wittgenstein of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Matthew R. Schaefer (born February 11, 1976) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 6th district.

The Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park was a recurring music festival held in the summer between 1967 and 1976 at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park.

a Swiss professional boxing promoter who is the current president of Anthem Sports Group.