Paul William Schafer Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Paul William Schafer of Newton, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on March 15, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul William Schafer to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Schafer and Florence Schafer (Rubsam); his son Bradley Schafer; his brother Kenny Schafer; and his siblings-in-law, Jerry Hargis, Don Cox, Carole Schafer and Rita Schafer.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Schafer of Newton; his children, Brian Schafer of Newton, Illinois, Julie Miller (Rob) of Gays and Chad Schafer (Shannon Clark) of Newton, Illinois.; his grandchildren, Nicole Reynolds (Travis), Chip Wilson, Levi Schafer (Erica Hasler), Hannah Linn (Chase), Rachael Miller, Marcus Schafer, Emma Schafer (Casey Stewart), David Clark and Carter Clark; his great grandchildren, Riley Linn, Ashton Reynolds, Kodi Reynolds, Weston Reynolds, Charolette Schafer and Paxton Schafer; and his siblings, David Schafer of Newton, Illinois, Ed Schafer (Janet) of Newton, Illinois, Charles Schafer (Marilyn) of Newton, Illinois, Yvonne Hargis of Newton, Illinois and Marilyn Cox of Casey, Illinois..
In loving memory of Paul, memorials may be made to the Jasper Post #20 American Legion or to the Sainte Marie Post #932 American Legion to assist with Veteran's Christmas.
