Jerome P. "Jerry" Schafer

JEROME P. "JERRY" SCHAFER age 62, a resident of New Baltimore, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Schafer was born September 11, 1947 in Mount Clemens to the late George and Helen (Bartkowiak) Schafer. He married Sandra Moran in Roseville, Michigan, on November 9, 1968, a devoted wife with whom he shared a more than 41-year love affair. Jerry graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Roseville in 1965 and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was the co-owner of "The Cabinet Shoppe" in St. Clair Shores and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Baltimore. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, woodworking, remodeling his home, but mostly spending time with his family and grandchildren, devoting more than half of his life caring for his son. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, children Sharyn (Galen) Johnson of Chesterfield, Kristin (Paul) Starnes of Harrison Twp. and Jerrod Schafer of New Baltimore, siblings, Joe (Cindy) of Chesterfiled, Jim (Dana) of Chesterfield, Danny (Maria) of Macomb, David (Shari) of Clinton Twp., Tom (Renee) of Shelby Twp., Judy (Tom) Grewette of Chesterfield, Joanie (Pat) Langan of New Baltimore, Jeannie Schafer of St. Clair Shores, Mary (Howard) George of Shelby Twp., Karen (Tom) Hakim of Clinton Twp., Patty (Jim) Madigan of St. Clair Shores and Susie Schafer of Sterling Heights, sisters-in-law, Nancy Schafer of Chesterfield and Johnnie Schafer of Chesterfield, brother-in-law, Dan Langan of New Baltimore, and grandchildren, Brennan, Brady and Makenna Johnson and Avery Starnes. He was preceded in death by his siblings, George Schafer, John Schafer and Margie Langan. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Baltimore. Reverend Nicholas Zukowski, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in New Baltimore. Visiting will be Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family.

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Visitation

NOV 17. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Rewalt Funeral Home
68655 Stoecker Lane
Richmond, MI

Visitation

NOV 18. 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Rewalt Funeral Home
68655 Stoecker Lane
Richmond, MI

Service

NOV 19. 11:00 AM (EST)

St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Baltimore
50931 Maria
New Baltimore, MI