Roger (RD) Schafer

Roger (RD) Schafer of Stratford, Wash., passed away on March 27, 2021 in Spokane, Wash. He was born to LaVern and Jacoleah (Klaudt) Schafer in 1950 in Odessa, Wash.

RD graduated from Odessa High School in 1969 and was drafted into the Army, joining the 1st Air Calvary before being deployed to Vietnam. RD returned home and married Judy Hursh in 1974. RD made a living as a talented welder fabricator. He loved scuba diving, flying, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping with his friends and family. He was also an active lifelong member of the 40/8.

RD is survived by his children Shane Schafer; Dallas and Mike Ellsworth; Sage and Chelsea Schafer; and Derek and Autumn Schafer; and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters JoEllen (Joe) Wollman, Kim (Ray) Davison, Colleen (Bob) Wells, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his sister Pam and her husband Tom Schooler.

RD chose to donate his body to Washington State University.

A memorial will be held in Wilson Creek on May 22nd at 2 pm.