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Jerry Schafer Obituary
March 31, 2023
Wichita, Kansas - Dr. Jerry J. Schafer, 90, Retired Veterinarian, died Friday, March 31, 2023. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Schafer; wife, Evelyn Schafer; 4 brothers. Survived by his daughters, Cindy Schafer of Wichita, Susan (Ron) Wendland of Leonardville, KS, Judy (Ronnie) Jones of Owasso, OK; sons, Greg (Cindy) Schafer of Wichita, Dennis (Nancy) Schafer of Anacortis, WA; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with: Arrowhead West, Inc., 1100 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City, KS 67801. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Brent Voran
April 12, 2023
One of my vivid childhood memories is watching your dad working cattle in his vet business. And then jumping in the pool for a swim! My condolences...brent
Carol Gatschet
April 9, 2023
May you find comfort in memories! Don Day & Carol (Day) Gatschet
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Apr
19
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
Apr
20
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church
KS
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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