Charles Halbert Schafer

Charles Halbert Schafer birth 14 October 1924 Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois Death Bremen, Marshall county Indiana Buiral Culver Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall county, Indiana son of Earl Winfield schafer and Annette Mae Fisher.

Charles 'Charlie' Schafer
Oct. 14, 1924 - Jan. 23, 2015

PLYMOUTH - Charles H. Schafer, formerly of Plymouth, age 90, passed away at 12:30 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at he Signature Healthcare, in Bremen. Charles was born on Oct. 14, 1924, in Oak Park, Ill., to Earl W. and Annette M. (Fisher) Schafer. Charles married the former Sarah "Sally" Buswell in January of 1948, in Jeffersonville.

He was a self-employed boilermaker, making and fixing boilers, by trade.

He belonged to the Heston Train Museum in LaPorte. Charlie was a huge Civil War Buff, enjoying many Civil War re-enactments in places like Friendship, Indiana.

Charles was the co-owner, with Bob Listenberger, of a hot air balloon, they named "October".

Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army, during World War II.

Charles is survived by his son, Robert and Valerie Schafer of Plymouth; his grandchildren, Eleesha J. Schafer, Lee R. (Jenna) chafer, Sarah A. Schafer, and Sam C. (Echo) Schafer; and nine great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in passing by his parents, Earl W and Annette M. (Fisher) Schafer; his wife, Sarah B. "Sally" Schafer; and their two sons, Charles H. "Chuck" Schafer and Earl W. "Bud" Schafer.

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~BURIAL~
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Published in The Pilot News on Jan. 27, 2015

married January 10, 1948 Jeffersonville, Indiana (9 Jan 1966 Argos, Marshall, Indiana )Sarah “Sally” Frances Buswell Birth Aug 13, 1930 Culver/Union twp., Marshall county, Indiana Death Dec 1, 2009 Plymouth, Marshall county, Indian Buiral Culver Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall county, Indiana daughter of Samuel Buswell and Lilly seese

Sarah B. “Sally” Schafer, of Castle Drive, Plymouth, died, following an illness, at her residence where she had lived for the past 14 years, at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Sally was 79 years-old..

Born in Culver , IN., on August 13, 1930, she was the daughter of Samuel and Lilly (Seese) Buswell and attended Culver schools..

In January of 1948, Sally and Charles H. Schafer were married in Jeffersonville, IN. They enjoyed traveling together and winters in the Florida Keys.
For several years they owned and operated the Down to Earth woodstove store in Plymouth and were the proprietors of the Long Pointe Bed & Breakfast on Lake Maxinkuckee..

Sally was a homemaker. She loved to cook and try new recipes. She enjoyed word searches, reading romance novels and growing flowers. She appreciated nature and everything in it, particularly birds and encouraged the humane treatment of all animals.

One of the highlights of her life was a trip to Europe in June of 2000, given as a graduation gift to her family.

She appreciated music and had played the flute.

A member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, she was also an avid Humane Society supporter.

Sally is survived by Charles, her spouse of almost 62 years and by their son; Robert and spouse Valerie Schafer of Plymouth, four grandchildren; Lee R. Schafer, Sarah A. Schafer, Eleesha J. Schafer all of Plymouth and Samuel C. and spouse Echo M. Schafer of Bourbon. Five great grandchildren also survive.

A sister, Mary Lou Loftus, VA., and a brother, John (Anne) Buswell, Indianapolis, IN., survive as well.

ally was preceded in death by two sons; Charles H. Schafer and Earl “Bud” W. Schafer and a brother; Jack Buswell.

Friends are invited to share their memories and visit with Sally’s family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.

Funeral services for Sally will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in the funeral home with the Rev. Chuck Krieg officiating..

Burial will be in the Culver Masonic Cemetery.

Memorial gifts in Sally’s memory may be made to Best Friends Animal Society - Dog Town, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via: www.johnson-danielson.com .

Their children: Charles H. Schafer Birth October 17, 1948 DeathO ctober 4, 1967

Charles Henry SCHAFER, 18, Sault Saint Marie, Ontario, Canada, formerly of near Argos, died in a head-on automobile-truck collision at 11 p.m. Wednesday. One other passenger in the car was killed and another is in serious condition in a hospital.

Mr. Schafer was born Oct. 17, 1948 at Plymouth to Charles and Sarah BUSWELL SCHAFER, who reside at R.R. 4, Plymouth. He had been employed in Canada for the past year.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Earl [SCHAFER], a student at Rosenberg college, Switzerland, and Robert [SCHAFER], at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl SCHAFER, Culver , and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lilie BUSWELL, Culver .

Funeral arrangements are pending at Grossman funeral home, Argos. - Friday, October 6, 1967 Rochester Sentinel

Funeral services for Charles Henry SCHAFER, 18, Sault Saint Marie, Ontario, Canada, formerly of near Argos, who was killed in an automobile-truck collision in Canada Wednesday night, will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Grossman funeral home, Argos.

The Rev. Harold W. HOBMAN [Hohman] and the Rev. Ernest TREBER will officiate. Burial will be at the Masonic cemetery, Culver .

In addition to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles SCHAFER, R.R. 4, Plymouth, he is survived by two brothers, Earl [SCHAFER], a student at Rosenburg college, Switzerland, and Robert [SCHAFER], at home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl SCHAFER, Culver , and the maternal grandmother, ' Mrs. Lillie BUSWELL, Culver .

Friends may call at the funeral home. - Saturday, October 7, 1967 Rochester Sentinel<

Earl “Bud” W. Schafer Birth December 20, 1949.

Robert E. Lee Schafer Birth May 19, 1956.

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Samuel Herbert Buswell and Lillie Mae Seese were married in September, 1923 in Culver . On that same day in September there was another marriage. Both couples had the same friends. In those days the friends played tricks on newlyweds. They kidnapped Lillie Mae and the from from the other wedding and locked them in jail together for two or three hours. They finally let them out to join their respective parties before the receptions ended. From that marriage came Jack Edward, Mary Louise, John Allen and Sarah Frances Buswell.

Samuel died in 1942. Lillie Mae is now 84 years old and lives in Flordia

Charles parents, Earl W. Schaffer and Annette Mae Fisher, met in Logansport and were married in September 1912. They had one son Charles Henry born in 1924. Earl and Annette died several years ago.

Charles and Sarah Buswell were married on January 10, 1948. They were supposed to be going to a basketball tourney and instead they eloped. They were married in a marriage chapel by a justice of the peace in Jeffersonville. Sarah was 17 years old and still in high school. Charles was 23 years old and already out of the service. Sarah "Sally" lived at home while she finished school in Culver . Charles lived with his parents during that time. They kept the marriage a secret until their son, Charles Jr., gave it away.

Charles Jr. was born October 17, 1948. Then Charles and Sally built a home south of Plymouth. Their second son, Earl, was born December 20, 1949. Their thrid son, Robert E. Lee Shafer [Schafer], arrived on May 19, 1956.

Charles Jr. died in an automobile accident on October 4, 1967.

Earl spent several years in Switzerland where he finished high school at St. Gallen. He then went on to Leysin, Switzerland, and was graduated from the American College of Switzerland.

Earl "Bud" married Joyce Berkeypile of Plymouth in June 1979. They have two children, Sarah Annette and Samuel Charles.

Robert followed his fathers footsteps and is a certified welder, machinist and steel fabricator. He married Valarie Laffoon (also from Plymouth) in October 1980. They have two children, Eleesha Jean and Lee Robert - Sally Schafer.

History of Marshall County Indiana Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986 -, Taylor Publishing Co., 1986, Publication # 357 of 1422, Marshall County Historical Society pg. 373

Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944 
Name	Sarah Frances Buswell
Gender	Female
Birth Date	13 Aug 1930
Birth Place	Union, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Father Samuel Buswell Jr.
Mother Lillie Seese
Certificate Number	38511
Roll number	40474_356503
Volume Range	76 - 80

1950 United States Federal Census 
Name	Charles H Schafer
Age	25
Birth Date	abt 1925
Gender	Male
Race	White
Birth Place	Illinois
Marital Status	Married
Relation to Head of House	Head
Residence Date	1950
Home in 1950	Center, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Street Name	Churry
House Number	4
Dwelling Number	32
Farm	No
Acres	No
Occupation	Welder
Industry	Welding
Occupation Category	Working
Hours Worked	40
Worker Class	Own Business
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Charles H Schafer	25	Head
Sarah F Schafer 19 Wife
Charles H Schafer Jr 1 Son
Earl M Schafer Dec Son


Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012 
Name	Charles Halbert Schafer
Gender	Male
Age	41
Birth Date	abt 1925
Birth Place	Illinois
Marriage Date	9 Jan 1966
Marriage Place	Argos, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Marriage Registration Date	1966
Reference Number 1	Bx1453
Reference Number 2	Tr8493
Spouse	 Sarah Frances Buswell
Box Number	NA
Volume Number	NA
Certificate Number	66-001136

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 
Name	Sarah B Schafer
Maiden Name	Buswell
Gender	Female
Race	White
Age	79
Marital Status	Divorced
Birth Date	13 Aug 1930
Birth Place	Culver, Indiana
Death Date	1 Dec 2009
Death Place	Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Death Registration Date	2009
Father Samuel Buswell
Mother Lilly Seese 

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 
Name	Charles H Schafer
Gender	Male
Race	White
Age	90
Birth Date	14 Oct 1924
Birth Place	Oak Park, Illinois
Death Date	23 Jan 2015
Death Place	Bremen, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Death Registration Date	2015
Father Earl W Schafer
Mother Annette Schafer Fisher
Certificate Number	003712