Robert Berkley Schafer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Berkley Schafer of Portsmouth, Virginia, who passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 56. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Berkley Schafer to pay them a last tribute.
Though Robert has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Berkley Schafer and Eunice Haire Hewitt. He is survived by: his son Michael Schafer; his siblings, Patricia Richey (James) of Elizabeth City, NC, Teresa Inge (AJ) of Chesapeake, VA, Joe Hewitt (Joan) of Hertford, NC, Larry Hewitt of Virginia Beach, VA, Eddie Hewitt (Martha) of Danville, VA and Jon Schafer (Keri) of Fort Mill, SC.; and his friend Carolyn Kowalski. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
