Ronald L. Schafer, 78, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on August 7, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois to Clarence and Eunice (Clore) Schafer. He married Audrey E. Siens on September 30, 1961 in Peoria, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February 3, 2019 in Peoria, Illinois.
He is survived by four children, Ronald (Teresa) Schafer Jr. of Lebanon, Indiana, Kimberly Schafer of Peoria, Illinois, Janice Epley of Naples, Florida and Jon (Sandy) Schafer of Peoria, Illinois; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Ronald worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 34 years before retiring.
Private services will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded. Arrangements are by the Davison Fulton Woodland Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fulton.com.