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▰ Louis C Schafer

Died December 30, … More Information
Louis C Schafer, born October 20, 1915 went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2014 in San Jose, California. Louis was 99. Tags: #California #Memphis #Tennessee #Louis #Schafer #Frank #Corda #Voils #Margaret #Franks #John #Walter #Hackworth #Illinois #Angeles #Nuys #School #Santa #Junior #Bordens #Delivery #Hilda #Peterson #Grammar #Fernando #Hildas #Soren #Johanne #West #Challenge #Butter #Antonina #World #Army #Philippine #Infantry #Elena #Bureau #Milk #State #Fresno #University #Southern #Sacramento #Department #Agriculture #Davis #Berkeley #Deputy #Director #Division #Marketing #Assistant #Plant #Sacramentos #Thanksgiving #Christmas #Lous #Lincoln #Manor #Jose #Cremelle #Danielson #Heidi #Sasha #Roman #Erik #Colby #Gabrielle #Gamez #Lyanna #Assisted
Obituary: Louis Cremelle Schafer

Born 20 ,1915 - Died 30, 2014 - Resident of San Jose.

On 30, 2014, Louis Schafer passed away quietly at his San Jose assisted living home with Hilda, his wife of 77 years, by his side. He began his career as a teamster and ended his career as a state of California executive. He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. He had recently celebrated his 99th birthday.

As a child in Memphis, Tennessee, Louis Cremelle Schafer was adopted by Frank Fulton Schafer (1880- 1937) and his wife Corda Mae Schafer, née Voils (1885-1969). His birth mother, Margaret Sisney, died very young. Margaret gave Louis a beautiful pop-up book about farm life that he always kept in his dresser drawer. Frank and Corda Schafer, who together with Franks father, John J. Schafer, owned a grocery store in Memphis, took in Louis and his older brother Walter Lee Hackworth, as well. Frank and Corda, both originally from Illinois, had married in Los Angeles in 1907. The family of five relocated back to Los Angeles in 1924, the year they adopted Louis.

Louis graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1932 with good grades, he attended Santa Monica Junior . While working for Bordens Dairy Delivery in the Los Angeles area from 1935-1939, he courted the love of his life Hilda Maren Peterson. had known each other in elementary school (Sepulveda Grammar School), although she attended San Fernando High School. graduating from different high schools, they found each other again when Louis recognized Hilda on a city bus. a wedding ceremony 20, 1937 at the home of Hildas parents, Soren and Johanne Peterson, they established their own home in West Los Angeles. During the 1940s Louis worked for Challenge Cream and Butter Association. He continued taking college courses part time while supporting his wife and first two children, Louis, Jr., and Antonina. At the end of World War II, with three dependents, and after finishing three and a half years of college, he was drafted into the US Army 31, 1945. He served in the Philippine Islands with the 86th Infantry Division during the early months of the occupation. He received an honorable discharge from the US Army May 9, 1946. He resumed his studies and graduated from UCLA in 1947 with a BA degree the same year a third child Elena was born in Los Angeles.

From 1948 to 1952 Louis worked for the Bureau of Milk Control of the State of California in Los Angeles as an investigator. He was transferred by the State to Fresno for two years as a senior investigator and district supervisor, and continued his education using correspondence courses. In 1954, while living in Fresno, he received a masters degree in political science from the University of Southern California. His masters thesis was an analysis of milk marketing in the state of California. He was transferred to Sacramento where he continued to work for the Department of Agriculture. In 1956, Louis and Hilda bought a house in Sacramento where they lived for 54 years. From 1956 \ 1957 he was a milk economist for the state. He was promoted first to assistant chief in 1958 and then chief of the renamed Bureau of Milk Stabilization in 1961. In the 1960s, Lou, as he was always called, was actively writing about the dairy industry and participating in conferences along with faculty from UC Davis and UC Berkeley. He was committed to making milk readily available to children in schools, and he avidly protected quality and health standards in the dairy industry. To meet the newly emerging market trends, he promoted the production and use of low fat milk and dairy products. In 1969 he was appointed Deputy Assistant Director, Division of Marketing Services with direct responsibility for three milk bureaus. In 1972 he was promoted to Assistant Director for Marketing Services. In 1973 he completed 25 years of service to the state of California after steadily rising through the ranks. In 1976 he became Assistant Director for Plant Industry. He retired in 1977 after 30 years with the California State Department of Agriculture.

retiring, Lou bought an acre of land on the edge of Sacramentos city limits as a hobby farm where he sank a well and planted pecan and almond trees, apricots and all kinds of citrus, as well as vegetables. He built a grape arbor so that Hilda could sit in the shade when she visited him during his work day. Harvests were plentiful and shared widely with family and friends. He believed that growing and enjoying fresh produce was one of lifes great pleasures. Lou and Hilda hosted lavish Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the extended family at their home in Sacramento. In 2005 they hosted Lous 90th birthday party.

In 2010 they moved to Lincoln Glen Manor in San Jose and continued to keep in touch with their three children (Louis Cremelle Schafer, Jr., Antonina Esposito, and Elena Schafer Danielson), four grandchildren (Eugene Schafer, Heidi Cremelle, Sasha Esposito San Roman, and Erik Danielson) three great grandchildren (Kalie, Colby and Gabrielle Schafer), and three great great grandchildren (Jaedyn Schafer, Jax Gamez, and Lyanna Gamez). Hilda and Lou celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary at Lincoln Glen on 20, 2012.

A celebration of Louis Schafers life will be held at the Lincoln Glen chapel in San Jose on 11, 2015 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lincoln Glen Assisted Living.

- Elena S. Danielson, 31, 2014

▰ Louis C Schafer

Died December 30, … More Information
Louis C Schafer, born October 20, 1915 entered eternal life December 30, 2014 in San Jose, California. Louis was 99.
Family members and close friends: , Elena Danielson

▰ Leroy Schafer

Died May 14, … More Information
Leroy Schafer, born January 26, 1936 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 14, 2019 in Fresno, California. LeRoy was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Kirk Schafer ( Deceased ), Juliette - The Cat, He Is Also Survived By His Seven Grandchildren And Two Great Grandchildren., Roger Wisener, Janice Schafer, Shana Schafer, Sandra Schafer Wisener, Gary Schafer

▰ Leon J Schafer

Died January 10, … More Information
Leon J Schafer, 80, of Stockton, California departed this life January 10, 2004.
Obituary published: January 11, 2004 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Lavonne Schafer

Died October 02, … More Information
Lavonne Schafer, born November 5, 1918 went into the presence of the Lord on October 2, 2016 in Long Beach, California. LaVonne was 97.

▰ Lavonne Schafer

Died October 02, … More Information
Lavonne Schafer, born November 5, 1918 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home October 2, 2016 in Long Beach, California. LaVonne was 97.

▰ Kirk James Schafer

Died July 31, … More Information
Kirk James Schafer, 36, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2001 in Fresno, California.
Obituary published: August 01, 2001 in "Fresno B"

▰ Kirk James Schafer

Died July 30, … More Information
Kirk James Schafer, of Fresno, California, passed from this life on July 30, 2001. Kirk was 36.
Obituary published: July 31, 2001 in "Fresno B"

▰ Kent Schafer

Died December 02, … More Information
Kent Schafer left this earth on December 2, 2005 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Eureka, California.
Obituary published: December 03, 2005 in "Eureka T-S"

▰ Kenneth Schafer

Died August 11, … More Information
Kenneth Schafer went into the presence of the Lord on August 11, 1999 in Yountville, California.
Obituary published: August 12, 1999 in "Napa R"

▰ Katy (Dunich) Schafer

Died September 22, … More Information
Katy (Dunich) Schafer, age 95 of California, born in Colorado, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 22, 2014.
Obituary published: September 23, 2014 in "The Calif"

▰ Kathleen E Schafer

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Judith Ann Schafer

Died June 16, … More Information
Judith Ann Schafer, born November 18, 1943 entered into eternal rest June 16, 2011 in Livermore, California. Judith was 67.

▰ Juanita M Schafer

Died August 26, … More Information
Juanita M Schafer, of California, born in Indiana, entered eternal life August 26, 1999. Juanita was 89.
Obituary published: August 27, 1999 in "Californian"

▰ Joyce Schafer

Died May 05, … More Information
Joyce Schafer, born November 9, 1925 entered into eternal rest May 5, 2015 in Santa Maria, California. Joyce was 89. Tags: #Port #York #Edward #Jones #Wall #Elizabeth #World #Joyce #Navy #Bank #Manhattan #California #Central #Charles #Wells #Arroyo #High #Sandy #Santa #Tiger #Peanut #William #North #Mexico #Canada #Florida #Alaska #Ranch #Klamath #Oregon #Thomas #Carol #Jeanson #Nipomo #Amyko #Francisco #Calif #London #England #Cambridge #Mass #Susan #Schafer #Sarah #Margaret #Ryan #Eric #Isaac #Brendan #Jessica #Daniel #Avelina #Villaros #Lily #Salvation
Obituary: Elizabeth Joyce Wells Schafer died surrounded by family in Santa Maria, Calif. on May 5, 2015 due to complications related to advanced Parkinson’s. She was 89.



Joyce was born in Port Washington, New York in 1925. She was the youngest child of a family whose fortunes rose and fell in the era’s headwinds. Her father, Edward James Jones, worked for a time on Wall Street, but lost his job in the stock market crash of 1929. Her mother, Elizabeth W. Jones, was a model—Joyce occasionally appeared with her in advertisements—who later worked in nursing after her husband’s early death and the onset of World War II.

When the War was over, Joyce’s life suddenly became something of a love story. In the housing shortage following the return of soldiers in the summer of 1945, families across the U.S. rented spare rooms to the young, single men coming home. Joyce’s mother, too, leased a room in her home to a group of three Navy veterans looking to explore New York in the wake of victory.

It was serendipitous. Not long after they moved in, one of the men fell for Joyce, who worked for a time at the Bank of Manhattan in New York City. a brief courtship, the couple moved to California’s rural Central Coast, where, in 1948, Joyce married Charles Edgar Wells, a quiet, thoughtful Navy pilot and graduate of Arroyo Grande High School whose family had lived in the area for years.

In many ways, Joyce’s new life in California reflected the country’s postwar boom. She moved into a suburban home and had two children, spending many happy years as a devoted wife and mother at the end of a cul-de-sac on Sandy Court in Santa Maria. There were evenings of catch baseball on the grass outside, high ball cocktails, the nightly news, and time spent with the family’s two dachshunds, Tiger and Peanut.

Following the death of her first husband, Joyce married the late William Schafer. In their retirement, they traveled North America, caravanning through Mexico, Canada, and much of the U.S., from Florida to Alaska. In these years, the couple also spent weeks at a time camping at the “R Ranch” near Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Joyce’s wry humor endured throughout her life—as did her characteristic New York accent. She was known as a storyteller, an organizer of social events, and a sharp hand at cards. Among her favorites was the game “Thirty-One.” To the very end, she couldn’t help but tell jokes—and tell her family how much she loved hearing the sound of their laughter.

She is survived by her two children, Thomas Edward Wells and Carol Joy Jeanson of Nipomo, California. She leaves behind three grandchildren, Amyko Joy Wells of San Francisco, Calif., Charles Joseph Wells of London, England, and Ian Thomas Wells of Cambridge, Mass. She also leaves behind William Schafer’s children: Susan Wiegman (née Schafer), and husband Ken, Sarah Schafer, William “Jake” Schafer (Laura) and Margaret Schafer.(Andrew) and grandchildren Ryan, Eric, Isaac, Brendan, Jessica, and Daniel. The family wishes to extend special blessings to longtime caregivers Avelina Romero, Ida Villaros, and Lily Sarmiento. Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army.

▰ Joyce Schafer

Died May 05, … More Information
Joyce Schafer, born November 9, 1925 passed away peacefully May 5, 2015 in Los Osos, California. Joyce was 89.

▰ Joyce Schafer

Died May 05, … More Information
Joyce Schafer, born November 9, 1925 departed this life Sunday May 5, 2015 in Los Osos, California. Joyce was 89.

▰ Joseph A "Joe" Schafer

Died May 29, … More Information
Joseph A "Joe" Schafer, age 89 of California passed away May 29, 2008.
Obituary published: May 30, 2008 in "Press Demo"

▰ Joseph Edward Schafer

Died September 09, … More Information
Joseph Edward Schafer, born October 27, 1944 went into the presence of the Lord on September 9, 2016 in Yuba City, California. Joseph was 71.

▰ John Paul Schafer

Died September 29, … More Information
John Paul Schafer, age 57 of Torrance, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 29, 2002.
Obituary published: September 30, 2002 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ John Paul Schafer

Died September 30, … More Information
John Paul Schafer, of California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before John September 30, 2002. John was 56.
Obituary published: October 01, 2002 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ John P Schafer

Died June 08, … More Information
John P Schafer, age 85 of California, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2002.
Obituary published: June 09, 2002 in "Times-Star"

▰ John P Schafer

Died June 07, … More Information
John P Schafer, age 85 of California, entered Heaven's gates on June 7, 2002.
Obituary published: June 08, 2002 in "Times-Star"

▰ John P Schafer

Died June 07, … More Information
John P Schafer, of California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 7, 2002. John was 85.
Obituary published: June 08, 2002 in "Contra Costa"

▰ John Miskell "Jack" Schafer

Died May 29, … More Information
John Miskell "Jack" Schafer, age 76 of Redwood City, California, departed this life Sunday May 29, 2002.
Obituary published: May 30, 2002 in "San Mateo T"

▰ John Miskell "Jack" Schafer

Died May 29, … More Information
John Miskell "Jack" Schafer, of California, born in New Jersey, died on May 29, 2002. John was 76.
Obituary published: May 30, 2002 in "SF Chronicle"

▰ John G "Jack" Schafer

Died March 27, … More Information
John G "Jack" Schafer, age 79 of Mission Viejo, California, joined the Lord March 27, 2000.
Obituary published: March 28, 2000 in "OCR"

▰ John Bowan Schafer

Died April 11, … More Information
John Bowan Schafer, born April 10, 1944 departed this life Sunday April 11, 1944 in Whittier, California. JOHN was 0.

▰ John Henry Schafer

Died April 07, … More Information
John Henry Schafer, born July 3, 1923 joined the Lord April 7, 2013 in Fresno, California. John was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Stephens & Bean Chapel

▰ Jeannette D Schafer

Died May 13, … More Information
Jeannette D Schafer passed away May 13, 1989 in Whittier, California.

▰ James Atlee Jr Schafer

Died August 06, … More Information
James Atlee Jr Schafer, age 83 of California, born in Ohio, entered eternal life August 6, 2013.
Obituary published: August 07, 2013 in "OCR"

▰ James Arthur Schafer

Died May 01, … More Information
James Arthur Schafer, a resident of Costa Mesa, California for decades, died May 1, 1997 in Costa Mesa, California at the age of 64.
Obituary published: May 02, 1997 in "Orange Co R"

▰ Jack Schafer

Died August 25, … More Information
Jack Schafer, of San Diego, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Jack August 25, 2002. Jack was 83.
Obituary published: August 26, 2002 in "NC Times"

▰ Jack Schafer

Died August 10, … More Information
Jack Schafer, of California, born in Hiagler, Nebraska, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 10, 2000. Jack was 63.
Obituary published: August 11, 2000 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Infant Girl Schafer

Died September 03, … More Information
Infant Girl Schafer, born September 3, 1947 entered into eternal rest September 3, 1947 in Whittier, California. INFANT was 0.

▰ Howardine L Schafer

Died July 25, … More Information
Howardine L Schafer, 73, of Fresno, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 25, 2001.
Obituary published: July 26, 2001 in "Fresno B"

▰ Howardine L Schafer

Died July 23, … More Information
Howardine L Schafer died unexpectedly on July 23, 2001 at the age of 73 in Fresno, California.
Obituary published: July 24, 2001 in "Fresno B"

▰ Herbert Frank Schafer

Died September 02, … More Information
Herbert Frank Schafer, born February 3, 1952 passed from this life on September 2, 2017 in Windsor, California. Herbert was 65.

▰ Herbert Frank Schafer

Died September 02, … More Information
Herbert Frank Schafer, born February 3, 1952 went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2017 in Novato, California. Herbert was 65.

▰ Henry N Schafer

Died September 06, … More Information
Henry N Schafer, of California, born in Lowell, Indiana, entered Heaven's gates on September 6, 2014. Henry was 96.
Obituary published: September 07, 2014 in "OCR"

▰ Henry N Schafer

Died July 02, … More Information
Henry N Schafer, born March 13, 1918 entered Heaven's gates on July 2, 2014 in Anaheim, California. Henry was 96. Tags: #Anaheim #California #Forest #Cypress
Obituary: Henry N. Schafer, 96, born on 13, 1918, in Lowell, Indiana, passed away 2, 2014. He resided in Anaheim, California, at the time of his passing. are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cypress, California.

▰ Harry A Schafer

Died September 02, … More Information
Harry A Schafer, age 81 of San Pedro, California, departed this life Sunday September 2, 2003.
Obituary published: September 03, 2003 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ H Glen Schafer

Died October 29, … More Information
H Glen Schafer, of California, born in Camden, New Jersey, went into the presence of the Lord on October 29, 2007. SCHAFER was 59.
Obituary published: October 30, 2007 in "Desert Sun"

▰ Grace Elizabeth [O'Neal] Schafer

Died December 10, … More Information
Grace Elizabeth [O'Neal] Schafer, age 81 of California, born in Longford, Kansas, passed from this world into the next December 10, 1998.
Obituary published: December 11, 1998 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Gordon Robert Schafer

Died November 08, … More Information
Gordon Robert Schafer, born October 29, 1920 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his November 8, 2012 in Van Nuys, California. Gordon was 92.

▰ Gloria M Schafer

Died July 07, … More Information
Gloria M Schafer, of California, born in Ohio, entered into eternal rest July 7, 2009. Gloria was 79.
Obituary published: July 08, 2009 in "PE"

▰ Gerald Robert "Jerry" Schafer

Died October 31, … More Information
Gerald Robert "Jerry" Schafer, of California, born in Greeley, Colorado, entered eternal life October 31, 2012. Gerald was 74.
Obituary published: November 01, 2012 in "GreeleyTribune (CO)"

▰ Gary Lynn Schafer

Died June 23, … More Information
Gary Lynn Schafer, of Hemet, California, went into the presence of the Lord on June 23, 2000. Gary was 49.
Obituary published: June 24, 2000 in "Hemet News"

▰ Friedhelm O Schafer

Died June 13, … More Information
Friedhelm O Schafer, born June 20, 1929 passed from this life on June 13, 2014 in San Diego, California. Friedhelm was 84.

▰ Frederick Abbot Schafer

Died March 14, … More Information
Frederick Abbot Schafer, age 83 of California, passed away peacefully March 14, 1996.
Obituary published: March 15, 1996 in "San Diego U-T"
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