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Richard C. "Rich"
Richard C. "Rich" Schafer, age 66, of Miamisburg, OH, and formerly of Germantown, OH, went to Heaven on July 26, 2022, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where he is waiting for us at the Pearly Gates. Rich was born in Dayton, OH, on December 3, 1955. He was a graduate of Trotwood Madison ~ Class of 1975. He worked 45 years as a Machinist Millwright and Lathe operator; most recently at Zed Industries. He was a member of West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed bike riding and was an enthusiast of the Wright Brothers and space exploration. In addition to his parents, Harry T. and Emma Schafer, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Lois. Rich is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Martha "Marty" Lupinske Schafer; his son, Noah (Lauren) Schafer; his daughter, Jennifer (Adanna) Roberts; his sister, Cathy Pack; and a cousin, Linda Vore; 2 grandchildren ~ twins, Mila and Marcus Roberts; numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held 5 – 7 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH, where the Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, with Pastor Bryan Heil officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Miamisburg. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene or Carillon Historical Park. Please share condolences at daltonfh.net.
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Jenny Nowalk
August 5, 2022
Bob and I are so sad about Rich's sudden passing. We are still trying to accept this reality. Due to Bob's knee surgery we could not be with all of you for his viewing and funeral. Rich was a dear friend and our hearts go out to Marty especially. What a wonderful couple! Rich's faith, his persistence and determination will never be forgotten. His friendship was priceless.
Dan & Dawn Abbott
August 1, 2022
Marty - we are so saddened by losing Rich. We enjoyed so many tandem bike rides together and were looking forward to many more. Who could ever forget our epic 215 mile weekend "Tour of the Scioto River Valley, or the times we rode to support Ridgeville Christian School or in WFCJ's ride for The Gospel Mission? We miss him but look forward to our reunion in heaven about which he was so confident.
Kevin and Lana Stamps
August 1, 2022
We were very saddened to hear of the loss of Rich. We enjoyed the time we spent together going to movies, eating out together and having doggie play dates. While we know you're in the arms of our Lord and Savior, we will miss you.
Melanie Harrison
August 1, 2022
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Richard I worked with him at Unison. My prays go out to the family.
Pat Truax
July 31, 2022
It was a pleasure to work with Rich this past year at Zed. I will miss your humor and great friendship. Praying for the Schafer family.
Joel Booth
July 30, 2022
Condolences to your family, Rich and I were very close friends when we were young , we used to ride our bikes to the Wright Brothers Memorial (Trotwood to Fairborn) just to watch the F-4s take off and land at Wright-Pat. He was a good guy!
Joseph Cuzner
July 30, 2022
Lots of good times in school. Rest in peace my old friend.
Jerry Millikin
July 30, 2022
I will miss you old friend! I will never forget the fun times we had back in the day!
Karen Winnett
July 30, 2022
Mrs. Schaffer, I'm praying for you and your family.
I'm so sorry .
Shirley Tomblin
July 30, 2022
Marty, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and your family.
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