Barbara Schafer Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara Schafer of Waterloo, Iowa, departing on May 8, 2025 at the age of 83. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Schafer to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Boesen and Catharine Boesen (Fettes); and her siblings, William Boesen, James Boesen, Robert Boesen and Patricia Van Dorn.
She is survived by: her husband Duane Schafer of Greene; her children, Jacqueline Schafer of San Antonio, TX, Andrea Jennings (Tim) of Denver, Steven Schafer (Brooke) of Waukee, Jennifer Clark (Sean) of Marion and Matthew Schafer (Erica) of Cedar Falls; her grandchildren, Madison Harris (Drew), Morgan Guynes, Alex Jennings, Sydney Schafer, Kaitlyn Clark, Tristin Clark, Riley Schafer, Lana Schafer and Urijah Schafer; and her sister Mary Ellen Hadachek.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice of Waterloo or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, honoring Barb's lifelong dedication to helping others.