James Bernard Schafer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Bernard Schafer (Princeton, Illinois), who passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Bernard Schafer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard Schafer and Shirley Schafer. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ellen Trimble; his children, Jacqueline Waterfield of Chillicothe, IL, Jill McCrory (Brett) of Aledo, IL, Jarrod Schafer (Julie) of Marshalltown, IL and Jason Schafer of Galesburg, IL; his grandchildren, Grant, Gregory, Madelyn, Kaitlyn, Jocelyn and Elsa; and his sisters, Catherine Cavenaugh (Lauren) and Deborah Yockel.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 1st 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. (701 E Thompson St, Princeton, IL 61356).
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.
