William "Bill" C. Schafer, Jr.

William “Bill” C. Schafer, Jr., 83, of Tiffin, died at 2:33 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo. He was born September 21, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, to William C. and Mildred (Werling) Schafer, Sr.

He married Jacqueline Rogers at St. Barbara Church, June 13, 1964, in Massillon, and she survives.

Other survivors include a son, Joseph C. (Dina) Schafer of Palm Bay, Florida, and a daughter, Barbara (David) Dininger of Beresford, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Brittany Petty, Nathanael Dininger, Noah Schafer, and Micah Schafer; three great-granddaughters, Adrianna, Ella, and Octavia Petty.

He was preceded in death by his father, William; mother and stepfather, Paul and Mildred Slife.

Bill was a 1960 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School. He worked at General Electric in Tiffin and later at Dana Corp. in Upper Sandusky. He was a member of Restoration Alliance Church. Bill was an Eagle Scout and a Boy Scout leader for many years.

Visitation for family and friends will be 10-11 a.m. Followed by Funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026, officiated by Pastor Brent Nussbaum at TRAUNERO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883. (419) 447-3113.

Memorial contributions may be made to Restoration Alliance Church.

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