Anne K. (Dies) Schafer

  Anne K. Schafer, 98, residing in New Carlisle, IN passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2016 in Hamilton Grove Community, New Carlisle. She was born September 16, 1917 in Lincoln, NE to the late George and Margaret (Lieder) Dies.
  In 1937 in Nebraska, Anne married Jacob J. Schafer, who preceded her in death on February 29, 1995.
  Anne is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Kathy) Schafer of Mishawaka, IN and Donald (Gail) Schafer of Ft. Myers, FL; as well as 13 grandchildren, Pam (Dan) Gadacz of West Coco Beach, FL, Doug (Angel) Schafer of Lakeland, FL, Jill (Josh) Hyde of Viera, FL, Tracy (Randal) Miller of Carmel, IN, Kim (Tim) Hubbard of Zionsville, IN, Brianna Schafer of Indianapolis, IN, Ron Schafer, Donna Marie Ziegert, Kelly (Rick) Jaworski all of South Bend, Jeff Schafer and Todd Schafer of Lafayette, IN, Brent (Sherry) Schafer and Jane (Brian) Chubb all of Plymouth, IN. Anne is also survived by 27 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and one brother, Richard Dies. She was preceded in death by two sons Ronald and Richard Schafer; one granddaughter, Amanda Schafer; as well as, two sisters and five brothers.
  Anne briefly worked at Heart, Shafner and Marks during her younger years before retiring. She was a longtime member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and enjoyed participating in church events.
  Funeral services for Anne will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24th in the Emmaus Lutheran Church, 929 Milton Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, IN. Friends may visit with the family for two hours prior to services on Wednesday in the Emmaus Church.
  In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Anne may be Emmaus Lutheran Church, 929 Milton Street, South Bend, IN 46613.
  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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