Christopher Michael Schaefer Jr.

Christopher Michael Schaefer Jr. obituary, Palmyra, PA

Christopher Michael Schaefer Jr.

Christopher Schaefer Obituary

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Christopher M. Schaefer, Jr., 28, of Elizabethtown, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. Born January 7, 1996, in Lancaster, he was the son of Christopher M. Schaefer, Sr. and Connie (Fry) Espenshade.
Christopher loved driving cars and motorcycles, and going to the beach, especially Ocean City, MD. He enjoyed wildlife and the outdoors. He was passionate about his job and worked hard. Christopher was a caring, loving man, with a big heart. His bright smile could light up a room.
In addition to his parents, Christopher Sr. (Ashley Wilkison) and Connie (Gary Reynolds), Christopher is survived by a sister, Meghan Schaefer; 3 sons; along with 5 aunts, 4 uncles and numerous cousins.
Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday, September 20th from 10AM-12PM at Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022. A memorial service will follow at 12pm with Pastor Chris Cortez officiating. A Celebration of Life will take place at the American Legion, Post #329 in Elizabethtown, PA 17022, starting promptly at 1PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to LCBC Church via www.lcbcchurch.com/give in Christopher's honor.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.finkenbinderfamily.com
Services have been entrusted to Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
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