Charles "Junie" Joseph Schafer Jr.

Charles Joseph "Junie" Schafer Jr. passed on October 14, 2026, at the age of 99. He was born October 29, 1926, in Sellersburg, Indiana, to the late Charles and Flora (Renn) Schafer, Sr. Junie served our country in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from Colgate in Clarksville and was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Sellersburg, VFW Post #1693 in New Albany, and Knights of Columbus in Jeffersonville. He was a patron of the Derby Dinner Playhouse for numerous years and always said his secret to longevity was Sweet Marcella wine and limburger cheese. Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Schafer; and daughter, Andrea Schafer.

He is survived by his children, Donna Howard (Earl), David Schafer(Karen); grandson, Kenneth "KC" Schafer; great granddaughter; Brynn Owens(Logan); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at St. Joe Hill Chapel, 2605 W. St. Joe Road, Sellersburg, Indiana 47172, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joe Hill Chapel on October 18, 2026, at 2:30 pm. A committal service with military honors will be at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany 11:00 am Monday, October 19, 2026.

Donations in Junie's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, or Holy Cross.