Ronald Louis Schafer, 81 of West Bend, Iowa, died peacefully Tuesday April 15th, 2025 at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona IA surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services are currently pending. Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is assisting the family.
Ron was born March 6th, 1944 in West Bend Iowa. He was the son of Louis Schafer Jr. and Marie (Schneider) Schafer of West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1962. Upon graduation he drove school bus for West Bend- Mallard schools and farmed with his dad for several years, later starting his own rock hauling business which still operates today. On July 6th, 1968, he married Rosemary Hoch of Cylinder Iowa. Together they had 5 boys, Kyle, Kirk, Kelly, Kasey and Kregg. In 1996 Ron and Rosemary divorced but remained friends and continued to raise and support their kids and grandkids together.
Ronald is survived by his three remaining sons, Kelly (Laura) Schafer of St. Joseph IA, Kasey (Katie) Schafer of West Bend, and Kregg (Stephanie) Schafer of West Bend. 11 grandchildren; Kyle, Kelsey (Ethan), and Jordan of Yakima WA, Clara, Henry, Cora, Cannon, Cambria, Cutler, Noah and Gabe. 2 great-grandchildren Quinn and Kate. And Ronald’s sister Donna Brechler of Milford IA. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Marie, and 2 sons Kyle and Kirk.
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