Joyce Elaine Schafer Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joyce Elaine Schafer (South Bend, Indiana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joyce Elaine left this world on March 3, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harlan Balsley and Edna Balsley. She is survived by: her husband Roger Schafer; her grandchildren, Adam (Jessica), Ryan (Starry), Dana, Lexi Richard, Rachael Sudek (Joe), Kyle (Hannah), Ethan Nichols, Kaleb and Alex Schafer; her great grandchildren, Austin Troyer, Cameron, Noah Nichols, Henry Richard, Miles and Carson Sudek; and her close friend Ruthann Millage.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at friendsofthesmokies.org.
