Joy Schaffert Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joy Schaffert of Callaway, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 74, on May 15, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joy Schaffert or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Donna Jean Datus Kimball and Delbert Gale Kimball; her husband Larry Schaffert; her grandparents, Vigil, Helen Datus, Claude and Helen Kimball; and her niece Kristy Connolley.

She is survived by: her former spouse Lynn Estergard; her children, Kristin Nichole (Adam) of Callaway, NE, Suzann Young (Steve) of Springfield, NE and Jason Schaffert (Kristin) of Lincoln, NE; her stepdaughter Brenda Schaffert (Jacob Pitts) of Richmond, VA.; her grandchildren, Savanna Young of Omaha, NE, Ashtin Young of Springfield, NE, Easton Young of Springfield, NE, Alexia Glidden (Travis) of Omaha, NE, Jocelyn Bailey of Callaway, NE, Addison Bailey of Callaway, NE and Baker Schaffert of Lincoln, NE.; her great grandchild Ambrose Young of Springfield, NE.; and her siblings, Cherry Alger of Gothenburg, NE, Carolyn Schneringer (Gene) of Callaway, NE, Mark Kimball (Margie) of Callaway, NE and Randy Kimball (Beth) of Callaway, NE.. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great friends.