Reuben J. Schafer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Reuben J. Schafer (Colby, Wisconsin), who passed away on February 18, 2021, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Reuben J. Schafer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rudolph Schafer and Vera Schafer (Frahm); his former wives, Edith Krampien and Edith "Patty" Schafer; his siblings, Allan and Nancy Carl; and his brother-in-law John Paun.
He is survived by: his wife Loretta Schafer (Nunemaker) of Colby; his children, Kris Nosbisch (Dan) of Colby, Cindy Jantsch (Chuck) of Colby, Jody Umnus (John) of Merrill, Jeremy Schafer (Julie) of Stratford, Leatha Hopperdietzel (Corey) of Colby and Krissy Neyrinck (Matt) of Kronenwetter; his grandchildren, Gunnar Umnus (Jordana) of Weyauwega, Trevor Umnus (Ashley) of Summerset, SD, Mitch Nosbisch (Jenna Schwabe) of Stratford, Addison, Chloe Schafer of Stratford, Easten, Ashten Schultz of Neillsville, Seth, Rolyn and Myra Hopperdietzel of Colby; his great grandchild Archer Umnus of Weyauwega; his siblings, Ellen Paun of Granton, Susie Kramer (Charlie) of Stratford, Linda Kalmon of Marshfield, John Schafer (Sandee) of Edgar and David Schafer (Sophia) of Cedarburg; and his brother-in-law Butch Carl of Stratford. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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