Ronald Schafer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronald Schafer of Columbus, Nebraska, born in Lincoln, Nebraska, who passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Schafer and Ruth Schafer (Schmidt); and his sister-in-law Linda Schafer. He is survived by: his wife Rosemae Schafer; his children, Camille Fatone (Jason) and Derek Schafer (Rachel); his grandchildren, Anthony, Noah, Camron Bailous, Lincoln, Zachary and Jenna Schafer; his sister Barbara Hellerich Brothers (Doug); and his sibling's children, Erich Schafer (Alicia), Ryan Schafer (Nikki), Jeff Hellerich (Amy), David Schafer (Katrina), Susan Morgan (Josh) and Emily Schafer (Matt Hajdun).
Memorials are suggested to Columbus Community Hospital, Christ Lutheran Church, UNMC Cancer Research, or City Mission in Lincoln.
