Charles was 76 years old and a resident of Rootstown for 38 years. He was raised in Wheeling, West Virginia by his parents Pauline Gurtrude (Blat) Schafer and Albert M Schafer. Charles retired from Alcoa Aluminum after 32 years in 1987.
Charles is survived by his wife Shirley (Klatik) Schafer, children: Cindy (Duncan) Sladkey of Rootstown, James Duncan of Brimfield, Joshua Duncan of Mentor, and seven grandchildren: Maryssa, Zachary, Drake, Nathan, Dominic, Jacob, and Zoie. Charles is also survived by his brothers James Schafer of Coldwater Michagan, Robert Schafer of Elm Grove West Virgina, along with sister Patricia (Schafer) Masteller of Moundsville West Virgina.
Charles was a quiet, gentle man with a heart full of love for everyone. He enjoyed watching planes at the air show, riding on trains, camping, traveling the United States and spending time with his family.
Friends will be received at Grace Church, 4808 Tallmadge Rd., Rootstown, Ohio, on Wednesday, January 5, from 11:00A.M. until the 1:00P.M. funeral service officiated by Pastor Ron Regas. Interment will follow at Homeland Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.
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