Clarence Schafer

Clarence Victor Schafer, 84, of Ellis, Kansas went to be with our Lord on June 30, 2016. He passed away peacefully at his home. Clarence was born November 23, 1931 in Ellis to Edgar and Barbara (Weber) Schafer. Clarence graduated from Ellis High School in 1949.

Clarence joined the US Army in 1952 and was a prison guard at Fort Leavenworth. In 1960 he was granted honorable discharge. During this period of time he met and married the love of his life, Donna J Kunzweiler. They were married November 5, 1955 and celebrated 60 years of happiness and love. After his discharge from the US Army, he worked with his father in construction as a brick mason. In 1961, Clarence was employed by the Prudential Insurance Company of America, and retired in 1994 after 33 years of service.

Clarence was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis, and served in many capacities including head usher, president of church council, and church council member. He filled in for the pastor as needed to give Sunday sermons, and truly enjoyed this honor. He had always said his lifetime dream was to become a minister.

Clarence was truly a family man. A caring and loving husband, a wonderful 'hero' of a father, and 'fun' grandfather. Even though he put in long hours, he always took time to enjoy family moments. He enjoyed playing cards, Frisbee, badminton, bowling, golfing, fishing, gardening, dancing and playing the guitar and piano. His favorite hobby was wood working, his talent and creativity showed in the perfection of his projects. With pride, he attended all of the activities of his daughters and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, of the home, 3 daughters, Karen Bowen and husband David, Garden City, Kansas, Gayle Pfannenstiel and husband Mark, WaKeeney, Kansas, and Marian Lindberg and husband Glyn, Elllis, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial fund designation to Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis, Kansas

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with burial to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery with Military Honors by the Ellis VFW Honor Guard.

Visitation will be 2 pm - 4pm Monday, July 4, 2016 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th in Ellis and Tuesday 10 am until service time at the church.

Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com













Service Information









Visitation Monday

July 4, 2016

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Keithley Funeral Chapel

400 E. 17th Street

Ellis, Kansas 67637









Funeral Service Tuesday

July 5, 2016

10:30 AM

Christ Lutheran Church

106 E. 8th

ellis, ks 67637