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William Schafer Obituary
William R. Schafer, 66, of Allentown passed away September 3, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born on February 4, 1947 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Leroy and Dorothy (McGinley) Schafer. William was the loving husband of Bernadette (Follweiler) Schafer for 44 years. He was employed by Ingersoll Rand and Schiller Pfeiffer. William served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, and music. He played softball in the East Penn and Industrial Leagues. He bowled at the Young Mens Club and East Allentown Fire Co. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Jennifer, wife of David Stoudt, Heather Schafer, and Adrienne, wife of Frank LeCause; grandchildren, Madyson and Madden LeCause and Seth and Cy Stoudt; great-grandson, Drew Stoudt; sisters, Mary Eckhart, Corinne Karshnack, Betty Shupp, Barbara and Kelly Schafer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Services: 1 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, PA. Viewing 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com). Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The East Side Fire Co., 405 E. Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18109, Attn: Diane Downing.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Schafer
patricia and dan tobler
September 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Glogowski-Schoeneberger
September 10, 2013
I just heard about "Little Billy Schafer's) passing. My memories go way back to our years in the "Terrace". When I think of Billy, I picure him dancing with his sister. We were all impressed with how great they could dance. At lot of years have passed since then. I am glad to read that many people thought highly of him. He came from a good family. I will always hold that picture of him and his sister. God Bless him and keep his family in his arms.
Dennis Dankel
September 9, 2013
So very sorry to hear about his passing...just spoke to him about 2 weeks ago after not seeing him for many, many years. In Peace.
Debbie Holubowski
September 8, 2013
Bernie, Jen, Heather and Addy,
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of your husband and father. Bernie, I still remember as a young child coming down to your house and sit on the front step with you and Bill. He was always so kind and friendly. I always wished that I would have been apart of your family for the love I saw in your family was amazing. It is very hard in losing a father especially when you are a Daddy's girl. It was evident that he was a wonderful father and husband. I feel so blessed in having had the opportunity to have known him. I'm sure my Pop welcomed him into to Heaven and was glad to have someone from the neighborhood. He is at peace and you will see him again. Praying for comfort.
Paula Schafer
September 8, 2013
No words can express how deeply saddened I am about the loss of Bill. Jennifer, Adrienne, Heather, Bernie and all the grandchildren, family members and friends god bless. May he rest in peace.
Debbi Buchman
September 8, 2013
my deepest condolences to Bernie and family in the loss of your beloved husband/father/grandfather. May you all find peace in knowing that he is now one of god's most precious angels and will be watching over you all from above. May god give each of you the strength you will need to get through this difficult time, and know that he is not gone forever that in each of you he will live through the memories you all have of him in your heart. You will be reunited one day with him when it will be your turn to take this journey he has taken now. God bless you all and may you rest in peace Bill...You will be missed by many.
Todd, Michelle and John
September 7, 2013
Rest in Peace Bill...you will be so missed. Gatherings will never be the same without you. You were kind, fun and had the best sense of humor. God bless you.. Love you always
September 7, 2013
What a nice gentleman in the true sense of the word. Bill was a special regular guy all could relate to. Will miss you
Danny and Carleen(Dorward) Hoffer
September 7, 2013
To the Schafer family, we are very sorry for your loss. Dan and I knew Bill from our childhood neighborhood. He was quiet and a real nice person. Our prays and thoughts are with his family and friends.
September 7, 2013
To the Stoudt Family, LeCause family, Bernie and Heather:
It is with a saddened heart that we write here today. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times - It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the songs,the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles. With our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Bill very much. Gatherings just wont be the same. Let us know if either of us can do anything for you.
Roseanne and Bob Kratzer
Dawn Gray
September 7, 2013
RIP COUSIN BILLY. My thoughts, hugs, prayers are with Bernie and the girls and all family. So wishing I could be there to say my goodbyes but Susie promised to say goodbye for me. I know my Dad, Tippy, was very close to him and if my memory serves me right, I remember when Billy and Bernie were married. I think dad was in the wedding and Susie too. I remember going to the house to celebrate his daughters baptisms and spending many times at the home near keck park. My hugs to Auntie Dot and all his siblings - so sad to loose a cousin!!!!!! Dawn (Schafer) Gray
Duane Snayberger and Family
September 6, 2013
I am at a loss. I have nothing but fond memories of Bill from my childhood. He was a great neighbor and friend to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
September 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
Lucille Snayberger and Family
September 6, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with your family!
September 6, 2013
Bernie,Jen,Addy,Heather and all the Sisters,
I am very sorry for the loss of your husband,father and brother. I always thought Bill was a nice guy.
Rest in Peace Bill
Ron Schaeffer
Lynn Shifter
September 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.May bill R.I.P.
September 6, 2013
Bernie,
I am so sorry for the loss you have experienced. You have many friends who are thinking of you at this time.
Gail E. Charlie
Chris Eisenman
September 6, 2013
Addy Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Deneen Geiger
September 6, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Bill was a very nice man. He was a special grandfather who truly loved his family and grandchildren. He will be missed.
Charles Savacool
September 5, 2013
Bill will be dearly missed ... He was a great guy and somebody I am proud to call my friend....a great friend to me and all that knew him at the firehouse
September 5, 2013
Thinking of you all. Bill will be sadly missed. Our family is so grateful we had a chance to share his last day. We enjoyed all the birthdays and family picnics together. Our hearts go out to all of you. Love, Joel Sr., Mary Ann, Tiffany, Scott, Joel Jr., Jillian and little Collin Jackson Kushners/Rupps
Stephanie Leitgeb
September 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roger Henning
September 5, 2013
To the Family of Bill Schafer
So sorry for your loss. May your fondest memories see you through in the times ahead. Heidi will miss her Scotch doubles partner.
RIP Bill
Rog, Brenda & Heidi Henning
Kelli Turton
September 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out to Seth and all of Billy's family. I hope your memories bring you comfort.
Kelli & Jake Turton
Paul and Linda Hanson
September 5, 2013
So sorry to here of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy and Barry Sterner
September 5, 2013
To Bernie and the Schaferettes sorry to hear about Bills passing I won't forget the great times we had playing fastpitch softball and working at IR.Our prayers are with your family.
Susie Kleckner
September 5, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. With love The Kleckner's (Susie, Brian Sr, Brian Jr., and Shelby) We love and misse you all! Billy REST IN PEACE!
Enriquez Family
September 5, 2013
Sorry for the loss of you father, husband and grandfather. Your family is in our thoughts.
Nikki (& kids) Pavelko
September 5, 2013
Bernie, Jen, Heather, and Addy,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of 'Cousin Bill!'....my dad often talked about him and I have always enjoyed the stories. So hard to believe sometimes why things happen, but know that he is in a much better place now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, xoxo!!
Emmy-Jo Thompson
September 5, 2013
To my Uncle Bill, I still can't believe this is happening but I know you are enjoying your time now with Nanny and Pappy. I ?? and will miss you forever. Please say hi to my daddies, Hollywood Joe and Gino, and all our family you are hanging out with now, for me. RIParadise ?? BUCK-O
September 5, 2013
Schaffer family
My sincerest sympathy on the loss if your husband, father, and grandfather. I remember Bill from my days at Dieruff
High School. Always a nice guy.
Hilda (Pankratz) Greene
Dieruff Class of '65
donna schuler
September 5, 2013
With love and prayer, Donna Schuler
Kay Kurtz Vogel
September 5, 2013
Schafer/Follweiler families:
The Dieruff High School Alumni Association offers our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Bill.
We have posted an announcement on the homepage of our free, locally managed website to notify classmates of his passing.
Consider registering so alumni from your respective class years (68,70,72,73,90,91,92) could offer personal condolences.
In sympathy and in friendship.
Dieruff Alumni Association
Executive Committee
www.dieruff-alumni.org
Tom and Missy (Sokalsky) Ramsey
September 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Memories last a lifetime.
Dale Nicholas
September 5, 2013
One of the good guys we will miss you love Dale & Nick
Theresa Duffy
September 5, 2013
I Will miss you dearly. Im so happy that you were in on Saturday, we talked you wished me luck. love and miss you already RIP BILL
Shawn, & Heather Cadden
September 5, 2013
Bernie, Jen, Addy, and Heather,
May you all find comfort within each other at this difficult time. Bill will be missed by all that knew him. What a great man. We are so sorry for your loss. With Love,
Carol-Schafer Leaser
September 5, 2013
I will also remember him as Billy, Looking over past photos of him as a youngster brings back many memories of the East Side. Be at peace now with your Mom and Dad.
September 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Schafer family. Billy will be remembered by many, and forgotten by none. Bill and Laurie Mace
Tom and Missy (Sokalsky) Ramsey
September 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you....Memories last a lifetime.
Dawn Luksa-Belzecky
September 5, 2013
Bill was a wonderful, kind and caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire extended family and friends.
September 5, 2013
Stephen and Ann Savacool
September 5, 2013
R.I.P Billy, our condolences to his family, we will miss him dearly. We will miss his smiling face at EAFCO every Saturday and Sunday. He was a friend to all... R I P Billy...
Diane & Bill Downing
September 5, 2013
May the memories of your father/grandfather help ease your pain. We will miss Schaf at EAFCO!!! He always brought a smile and laughs and brightened our day.
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