Condolences

• 09/03/2024

  Bob Cich

  Dear Bill and Jane: We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was really one fine gentleman, and I will always remember the fond memories of growing up in Starkdale, cutting through your yard to go play baseball or basketball at Chalfants, and seeing your Dad there always with a huge smile and kind words. You are so fortuante to have had him with you this long, and I remember when we had dinner together in Columbus several years ago you mentioned how well he was doing. We will all have fond memories of "Hank". Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your entire family, and he will be remembered in our prayers. Bob and Jan Cich

• 09/03/2024

  Kay Lynn

  Dear Bill, Jane, Molly, & Emily, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father & grandfather. Unfortunately I am unable to come for calling hours or the service because I'm at Kimberly's right now. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Kay Lynn

• 09/03/2024

  Calvin Peterson

  Please accept our sympathies. I personally enjoyed the conversations I had with both your Mom and Dad growing up in the Starkdale Road "community". You are fortunate to have had your Dad for 97 years ! I am confident all of "Hank's" grandchildren were proud to have enjoyed his company! I still remember the ride he gave back to Muskingum College one snowy winter day. Cal and Sally Peterson

• 09/03/2024

  Susan Dickey Williams

  My sincere condolence on the loss of your father. He was a great man and one that my sister, Linda, and I always looked up to when we were children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

• 09/03/2024

  Buzz Sinclair

  Bill and Diane, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad, along with your Mom, were such a big part of my life as I was growing up. I never thought of your Dad as being old. He always seemed to have a smile and his friendly manner was infectious to all. And now he's at rest after living a good long life. With fond thoughts of your Dad and Mom, Peace Buzz

• 09/03/2024

  Nora Schafer-Elmayer; Brita and Mikael Senning

  Dear Bill, We are deeply sorry to hear about Henry, knowing that you all were immensely close to him. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. We were very relieved to hear that he did not to suffer in his last hours. Nora, Brita and I wish you strength and endurance during these dark hours of your life. Much love and heartfelt good wishes, Nora Schafer-Elmayer Brita and Mikael Senning Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 2012-06-30

• 09/03/2024

  Pastor Carol Smith

  Bill, Jane, & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Bill's father. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you comfort and peace and may it help to know that so many others care and are praying for you.

• 09/03/2024

  Jackie, Elizabeth and Joyce Steffeter

  Diane and Marco, Hank was an incredible man. We knew that almost 21 years ago when all met in Peru and he became Papa to many. We remember playing cards, laughter and having Hank pass Marco to you to handle "the big jobs". Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you and we remember your dad as a joyful caring and giving man.

• 09/03/2024

  Don & Dianna Vandeborne

  Such a wonderful person! Don stopped and saw him this week and he was still his pleasant self. We will miss him but know he is in a better place. Don & Dianna

• 09/03/2024

  Charity Hospice, Inc.

  Dear Schaefer Family Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Hank. We truly thank you for allowing us to be there with him in this crucial time of his life. We hold you in our prayers. Sincerely, April, Cari, Barb, Cathy and all the Charity Hospice staff

• 09/03/2024

  John Mitchell

  Dear Schaefer Family and Friends A true gentleman and devoted family man. The sun was always shining in Hank's world. The Mitchell family is better for his influence and we will always remember Hank when we see his characteristics in his beloved family. Jane Mitchell Schaefer's brother. Melodie and John Mitchell

• 09/03/2024

  Cindy and Bob Sagrilla

  Dear Bill, Jane, Molly and Emily, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. I feel so deeply blessed to have been given the opportunity to become friends with Hank these last five years. His postive outlook and enthusiasm for life was contagious. No matter where I visited him - the hospital, the nursing home, fellowship hall- he was always the same happy Hank. And, he ALWAYS made me laugh. Bob and I will miss him very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Bob and Cindy