John W. Schafer's obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2021 in Clay City, Indiana

John W. Schafer

December 28, 1921 - June 19, 2021 (99 years old)

Clay City, Indiana

John W. Schafer's obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2021 in Clay City, Indiana
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John W. Schafer

December 28, 1921 - June 19, 2021 (99 years old)

Clay City, Indiana

John W. Schafer Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John W. Schafer (Clay City, Indiana), who passed away on June 19, 2021, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius Schafer and Maude Schafer (Haas); his wife Ruth Schafer (Sinders); and his brothers, Carl Schafer (Mary Louise), Charles Schafer (Lorella) and Wallace Schafer (Zella).

He is survived by: his children, Marion Schafer (Jane) of Brazil, Janet Anderson (Ray) of Mt. Carmel and Karen Schafer of Lewis; his grandchildren, Cherise Schafer, Aaron Schafer (Vicki), Elizabeth Schafer and Abigail Higgins (Jake); and his great grandchildren, Braylen Freeman, Jaden Freeman, Mila Schafer, Lucas Schafer, Andrew Schafer and Isabella Anderson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 in his memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory



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June 23

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Clay City United Church of Christ
6414 County Rd 47841

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June 23

Burial

St. Peters Cemetery
Coal City, IN 47427

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