Ryan James Schafer

Ryan James Schafer, age 16, of Manchester, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, after a near drowning event on Sept. 3. Memorial visitation will be from 3-6 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Manchester Funeral Home. Ryan was born in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Christina (Kenny) Frederick of Manchester. He was a student at Coffee County Central High School, where he was a member of the ROTC. He enjoyed riding four wheelers with friends, fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking to look for waterfalls, riding bikes with his two younger brothers, and listening to music. Ryan made the decision to be an organ donor while getting his driver's license. At his untimely death, he was able to donate one of his kidneys to his grandmother (Pam Schafer) and a 15-year old boy received his heart. It is estimated that he will be able to help up to 50 people with his donations. Ryan was preceded in death by an uncle, Timmy Schafer. In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by two brothers, Caleb and Paul Frederick; grandparents, Kathy Baker, Art Schafer, Pam Schafer, Mike Holder, Bruce and Sherry Swailes, and Gloria Palmer; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE SCHAFER FAMILY.