Joan Elizabeth Schafer Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Elizabeth Schafer of Toledo, Ohio, who passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Elizabeth Schafer to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Snyder and Carlista Snyder; her sister Marlo Keller; and her brother-in-law Phil Keller (Tom Schafer). She is survived by: her children, Carol (Craig) and Tom (Darlene); her grandchildren, Samantha, Tommy, Ben, Nathan, Adam, Jonathan and Harry; her great grandchild Henry Thomas; her sister Sally Brabham (Jim); and her friend Gene Heinzerling. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Walker Funeral Home & Crematory - Sylvania (5155 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43623). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be considered for the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and/or a charity benefiting children.
