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Frederick Schafstall Obituary

Frederick G. "Fred" Schafstall, 85, of Sylvania, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was a WW II Veteran, serving in the Navy as an air mechanic in Bermuda and Guam. Fred was a very active member of Unity Church for 60 years and handled their the financial matters the past 20 years. His hobbies include trains, stamps, gardening, aviation and space, but his first love was always his family. Fred was a member of Floral City Stamp Club in Monroe, MI and the Toledo Stamp Club. He was also a Mason for many years. Fred was a tool and die maker for 40 years, with Butler Paper, Champion Packages and Oracle.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marilyn (Kohn) Schafstall; son, Charles (Sue) Schafstall; daughters, Susan (Kevin) Norris of Raquette Lake, NY and Joanne (Jeffrey) Rodgers of Round Rock, TX; grandchildren, Erica (Nate) Bragdon of New Hampshire, Matthew Kropchuk of Texas, Kimberley Schafstall of Sylvania, Julie Norris of New York, Jonathan Rodgers of Texas and Kristen Rodgers of Texas and great-grandson, Nathan Bragdon. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elsie (Mentell) Schafstall and sister, Mae Schafstall and Virginia DuVall.
Friends are invited to visit on Sunday from 3 p.m. until the time of services at 5 p.m. in Unity Church, 3535 Executive Parkway. Contributions, in memory of Frederick, may be made to Unity Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Ansberg-West Funeral Directors, (419) 472-7633.

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Published by The Blade from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2006.

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BJ Stewart

February 17, 2006

Dear Sue,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this most difficult of times. Your class wants you to know they are thinking of you too.

While the prophet Isaiah reminds us we are like the grass of the field he also reminds us that the word of our God will last forever ... the word that reminds us of our eternal life.

Bill and BJ Stewart

Jay Dennis

February 17, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your and our loss of Fred.

Donna & Cam Smith

February 17, 2006

To Our Dearest Chuck,Sue and Family. Our Deepest Sympathy to your family. May your memories live on and comfort you until you meet again. Your loved one is at peace. Let God's golden rays heal your heart and give you peace. Blessings, Donna & Cam Smith Florida.

darlene whitaker

February 17, 2006

Chuck, Marilyn and Family:



I learned about the loss of Fred last evening from Gloria who feels honored to conduct his memorial service.



I will always remember Fred as a quiet and supportive influence during my many years at Unity.



Blessings to each of you,

darlene whitaker

Mary Wallace

February 17, 2006

Marilyn, so sorry to read of your loss. Fred, it would seem, had a long and satisfying life with his family and friends. --An old colleague

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