Sharon L. Schafer, age 78, of Escanaba, passed away Thursday, October 5th, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born to Walter and Bertha Ollila. She was raised with five siblings on a small dairy farm 7 miles Southeast of Newell, South Dakota.
She married the love of her life, Ronald Schafer on June 17th, 1967 and they spent 43 wonderful years together.
Sharon’s home and yard reflected her ability to create beauty in everything she touched. But her life was dedicated to taking care of her family. Spending time with them was the highlight of her life. She will truly be missed.
Sharon is survived by her children Sherry Schafer-Findley, Deborah Schaub, Tim Schafer, daughter-in-law Marjorie Schafer, step daughters, Terry Parks, Patricia Hankins, Gail Koehlier, and Susie Palomo; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Schafer, parents, Walter and Bertha Ollila, son, Ronald “Joe” Schafer and brother, Rudy Ollila.
Family and friends are invited to stop by the Escanaba Yacht Club from 1 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 to share memories and visit with her family. Sharon will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery.
Candace Wares - Gladstone , MI
My deepest condolences. Sharon had a heart of gold. I enjoyed doing her hair for many, many years. I Loved hearing her stories and my kids were like her grandkids when I’d go to her house and give her haircuts. Prayers to the family.
Bonnie Lou Leppanen - Rock, MI
Condolences and prayers to the family. I worked with Sharon in a Group Home. She was one of the nicest people I met, we got to be great friends. We loved to play scrabble together. When she would take trips back to her homeland I took care of her beautiful garden & gold fish. I still have the hibiscus tree she gave me.