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Ludwig A “Louis” Schafer

Birth	:	5 Oct 1908 Saline County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Jan 1997 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3868100, -97.3128300
Description	:	Louis was the 7th of 9 children born to Henry Schafer and his second wife, Minnie nee Most on their farm south of Tobias, Nebraska. The following was probably an insert in his funeral folder: Ludwig (Louis) Schafer was born to Henry and Wilhelmine Most Schafer on a farm near Tobias, Nebraska, on October 5, 1908. He passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital on January 19, 1997, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was baptized on October 25, 1908 by Pastor A.K. Schroeder. He... Read More	Louis was the 7th of 9 children born to Henry Schafer and his second wife, Minnie nee Most on their farm south of Tobias, Nebraska. The following was probably an insert in his funeral folder: Ludwig (Louis) Schafer was born to Henry and Wilhelmine Most Schafer on a farm near Tobias, Nebraska, on October 5, 1908. He passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital on January 19, 1997, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was baptized on October 25, 1908 by Pastor A.K. Schroeder. He attended country school for a few years and then attended Zion Lutheran School through the eighth grade. He was confirmed on April 9, 1922, by Pastor E. O. Patratz. His confirmation verse was Psalm 121:7. He was united in marriage to Hattie Schwisow on October 10, 1929, at Zion Lutheran Church of Tobias by Pastor E.O. Potratz. Louis farmed most of his life. He greatly enjoyed working in his garden and had a great love for fruit trees, which was as demanding as farming. He also enjoyed having a few Angus cattle. Due to failing health, he entered Heritage Nursing Home of Geneva on April 13, 1994. He was a lover of music. He belonged to Zion Choir until he was eighty years old. He often played the piano and accordion, entertaining the residents in the home. His last day of playing the piano was at a family gathering on Christmas Day. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church and held various offices in the congregation. He greatly enjoyed seeing his great-grandchildren. His eyes would perk up every time they came to visit him. He is survived by two sons, Louis and wife, Linda of Tobias and Lavern of Daykin, two daughters, Marcella Stelzer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Carolyn Crouch and husband Jim of Daykin. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-granddaughter since his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hattie, on July 25, 1986, a son-in-law, Herb Stelzer on March 16, 1996, four brothers, Fred, Ernest, Leonard, and Siebert Schafer, four sisters, Margaret Bartels, Emma Bartels, Hannah Bartels, and Elizabeth Loseke and also two half-brothers and four half-sisters. Pallbears were Larry, Lonnie, and Lee Schafer, Michael and Mark Jencks, and Kirk Yamaguchi. Honorary pallbears were Brian Jackson, Howard lau, Wayne Woodyard, Chris Waterhouse, Dan O'Malley, and Lance Ennis. Burial was on January 23 with Pastor Michael Reiners officiating. The choir sang "How Great Thou Art", his favorite hymn. Organist was Janile Campbell. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorials to family choice. Farmer Son Funeral Home in charge of services.

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Ludwig A “Louis” Schafer's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, USA.
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Ludwig A “Louis” Schafer death on 19 Jan 1997 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.3868100
Longitude: -97.3128300

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Schafer

(1854 - 1936)

Wilhelmina “Minnie” Most Schäfer

(1875 - 1914)

Spouse

Hedwig Minnie “Hattie” Schwisow Schafer

(1903 - 1986)

Siblings

Margaret Schafer Bartels

(1896 - 1957)

Emma Marie Schafer Bartels

(1898 - 1996)

Hannah Schafer Bartels

(1900 - 1996)

Elizabeth M. Schafer Loseke

(1903 - 1994)

Seibert Schafer

(1911 - 1926)

Helena Margarethe “Lena” Schafer Endorf

(1883 - 1970)

Bertha Marie Schafer Hahn

(1885 - 1979)

Amelia Schafer Nolte

(1889 - 1959)

Ludwig Schafer

(1892 - 1893)

Philip Schafer

(1894 - 1894)

Children

Lavern Weldon Schafer

(1937 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Tobias, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3868100, -97.3128300

2. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Tobias, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3786011, -97.3233032

3. Tobias Cemetery
Tobias, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4021988, -97.3317032

4. Eureka Cemetery
Daykin, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3497009, -97.3308029

5. Union Cemetery
Western, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4011002, -97.2352982

6. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3800000, -97.3965000

7. Saint Johns Cemetery
Daykin, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3213997, -97.2830963

8. Swan Creek Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3498540, -97.2221040

9. Plainview Cemetery
Western, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4000015, -97.1996994

10. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery South
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4075012, -97.4250031

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4213982, -97.4253006

12. Atlanta Cemetery
Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4805984, -97.3099976

13. Franklin Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3652992, -97.4424973

14. Ohiowa Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4235992, -97.4428024

15. Antioch Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3511009, -97.4447021

16. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Daykin, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3207600, -97.1975100

17. Bohemian National Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4818993, -97.3878021

18. Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3807000, -97.4635000

19. Pleasant View Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3204500, -97.1795800

20. Glengary Pioneer Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4518100, -97.4544100

21. South Fork Cemetery
Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3792000, -97.1331024

22. Pleasant Plain Cemetery
Bruning, Thayer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3217010, -97.4738998

23. Bohemian Brethren Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

24. North Fork Cemetery
Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5026700, -97.1799500