"My sympathy goes out to all Jerrys family with his passing. Our son worked with Jerry at Fareway in Fort Dodge before he was transferred Kevin always said there was never a dull moment at work I also worked as a meat manger for Fareway and always enjoyed talking with him at mangers meetings.you are all in our prayers Kenny Ottesen"
In loving memory of
Jerry M. Schafer
September 18, 1945 - February 22, 2017
Jerry M. Schafer, 71, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Laughlin, Nevada.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Laufersweiler- Sievers Funeral Home with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Merle Hay Cemetery in Glidden, Iowa; military rites conducted by the Carroll American Legion Post #7. A visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda of Fort Dodge; daughters, Michelle (David) Lawton of Fort Dodge; Renee Schafer of Fort Dodge; grandchildren Connor Lawton and Bryn Lawton; 2 step-grandchildren, Craig and Patrick Lawton; sister, Judy Gibson of Carroll; nephew, Troy (Teresa) Gibson; and his niece, Tara (Butch) Weber.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Ella Mae (Rabb) Schafer; and brother-in-law, Denis Gibson.
Jerry M. Schafer was born September 18, 1945 in Glidden. He attended schools and graduated from Glidden High School in 1963. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1963-1966 in Munich and Berlin, Germany. Upon his honorable discharge, he lived in Los Angeles, CA for couple years. On November 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Linda Sapp. The couple established their home in Carroll. They later moved to Fort Dodge. Jerry was the Meat Market Manager for many years at Fareway retiring in 2007. Jerry was honored to be the first non-family member to serve on the Fareway Board of Directors. He was an avid sportsman, gun collector, and prairie dog enthusiast. After retirement, Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Connor and Bryn.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"Sorry to hear of Jerrys passing. My dad, Larry Blinn, went to school with him and the guys were friends over the years. He spoke wuite fondly of Jerry and enjoyed visits that they had. Blessings to you all , Larry Blinn's daughter, D'Arcy"
"My sympathies to Linda and family. Linda, I am thinking of you and praying for you. Nicole Trost"
"Jerry u r going to be missed by a lot of people and I enjoyed talking to u when I came to Fareway to the Meat Department. Plus u know how to put a smile on peoples faces when they were down. U will be deeply missed by ur family and friends "
"Jerry as a Great Friend and Classmate. Will be Missed By all."
"Linda, Michelle, Renee, my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. May your treasured memories of Jerry help you through."
"Words cannot say enough Linda and family! May God comfort you in your loss! So sorry to hear this! Jerry is in his Eternal and Perpetual light!He will be missed and not forgotten!"
"Lisa Hill"
"Linda, I am so very sorry to hear of Jerry's death. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers this week. May God hold your family in His loving arms during this difficult time."
"My sympathy to Jerry's family and friends. Jerry was 2 years ahead of me in school. There was never a dull moment when he was around. I remember the night he switched the spark plugs on my car and then the guys stood and laughed as it popped all the way down the street!! Such memories he made for many of us. R.I.P. good friend."