Robert Bruce Schafer
September 5, 1927 - September 22, 2010
Bruce Schafer, 83, of Toledo, passed away September 22, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. Bruce was born to Donald and Leota Schafer and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, driving a tank in China, just after WWII. He was employed by Frigid Foods and Thur-O-Wash car wash and was co-proprietor of Glenwood Lanes for 15 years. Bruce was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews and hosted countless family gatherings. He had a green thumb in the vegetable garden and enjoyed vacationing in Florida and northern Michigan, with his wife Kathryn. Bruce was a member of the American Legion Walter Hodges Post and was a bell-ringer and usher at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, for over 60 years. After his church closed, Bruce joined Hopewell Wesleyan Christian Church. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Katy; sisters, Donna Strong and Marjorie Lemle andbrothers, George, Dale and Donald. He is survived by his brother, John (Elsie); sisters, Barbara Medwedeff and Doris Duncan and sisters-in-law, Doris Hale and Vivian Schafer. Friends are invited to visit from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m., Saturday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. Pastor Jerry Craig will officiate. Interment will follow in Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Wesleyan Christian Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Bruce Schafer, 83, of Toledo, passed away September 22, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. Bruce was born to Donald and Leota Schafer and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, driving a tank in China, just after WWII. He was employed by... View Obituary & Service Information