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Russell Lloyd Schafer

Birth	:	28 Jul 1923 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Dec 2012 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Description	:	Russell Lloyd Schafer age 89, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away Sunday December 23, 2012 at his home. Russell L. Schafer was born July 28, 1923 to Walter F. and Rhetta Caviness Schafer in Fairfield, Iowa. He married Raberta Batterson on July 31, 1993 in Fairfield. Russell L. Schafer graduated from Fairfield High School class of 1941. He continuted his education at Parson's college and recieved his B.A. in Botany. Russell worked as a Captain for the Fairfield Police Department. He owned and operated Russ Schafer Construction. Russell was a US Army veteran serving during WWII in the 1... Read More	Russell Lloyd Schafer age 89, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away Sunday December 23, 2012 at his home. Russell L. Schafer was born July 28, 1923 to Walter F. and Rhetta Caviness Schafer in Fairfield, Iowa. He married Raberta Batterson on July 31, 1993 in Fairfield. Russell L. Schafer graduated from Fairfield High School class of 1941. He continuted his education at Parson's college and recieved his B.A. in Botany. Russell worked as a Captain for the Fairfield Police Department. He owned and operated Russ Schafer Construction. Russell was a US Army veteran serving during WWII in the 1 st Calvary Division in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945, and was wounded in the Admiralty Islands. He was past Commander of VFW Post 2271, and Past President of Walton Club both in Fairfield, Iowa. He enjoyed the outdoors and Gardening. Russell is survived by his wife Raberta Schafer of Fairfield, IA his children; Jeff(Lynn)Schafer of Fairfield, IA, Teresa(Jeff)Thomas of Keosauqua, IA, Step Children Laura(Ryan)Richardson of Libertyville, IA, Jennifer(Levin)Kurka of North Liberty, Iowa. 7 Grandchildren, Jeremiah Schafer, Derek Hyde, Cliff Schafer, Joe Schafer, Aaron Hopper, Ashley Hopper, Jessica Craun, and Step Grandchildren Tade & Linden Richardson, one brother John R. "Dick" Schafer of Clinton, Iowa. Russell was preceded in death by: his parents, a son Walter J. Schafer, sisters Mary Ellen(Chet)Samuelson, Geneva(Rody)Mooney. Ruth(Butch)Barnes. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday December 27, 2012 at Behner Funeral Home with words of comfort by Pastor Dave Peterson and Ron Rominger. Burial with military rites will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Plot location 1962SD.18. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9-11 am Thursday December 27, 2012 prior to the funeral service at Behner Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to VFW ladies Auxilary(hospital fund) or to wounded Warriers.

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Russell Lloyd Schafer's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Russell Lloyd Schafer death?
Russell Lloyd Schafer death on 23 Dec 2012 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Fleener Schafer

(1889 - 1979)

Retta Ellie Caviness Schafer

(1890 - 1974)

Siblings

Mary Ellen Schafer Samuelson

(1915 - 1986)

Ruth May Schafer Barnes

(1925 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034