James William Schaer Sr.
James William Schaer Sr.
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Jim was a loving husband, dad and grandpa and loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim also enjoyed fishing, hunting, taking trips to Canada, farming and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Aden Abraham; sisters, Anna Mae Hershey, Dorothy Clark, Netty Fogle, and Mary Casto; brothers, Bob Schaer and Ernie Schaer.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Nancy (Wadian) Schaer; children, James (Jyl) Schaer, Jr. and Deborah (Bob) Zimmerly; grandchildren, Matt (Lauren) Zimmerly, Kyle (Heather) Zimmerly, Nick (Anna) Abraham, Ashley (Andrew) Richardson and Jessica Schaer; great-grandchildren, Mattix, Zoey, Nora, Enzo and James on the way; sisters, Lucille Weisgarber and Helen Singer; numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be held SATURDAY, October 11, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton. A funeral service will immediately follow at 4pm. Private burial at Newmans Creek Cemetery.
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