Carol Schafer Obituary

Carol J Schafer

Aug 23, 1951 - Sep 12, 2024

Norwalk

Carol J. (Hess) Schafer, 73, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 23, 1951, in New London to James T. and Doris J. (Knapp) Hess. She was a 1969 South Central High School graduate and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She retired after 30 years at Foodtown in Norwalk as a cashier and worked five years at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in dietary services. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, attending their school activities and sports, and especially enjoyed time spent with her siblings. She was her mother's caretaker for many years, and enjoyed traveling, cruises, trips to Las Vegas, playing bingo and card games. For a number of years, she volunteered at Gaymont Nursing Center with their activities and bingo.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard Schafer; sons, Richard A. (Sheila) Schafer of Clear Water, Florida and Randall S. (Mandy) Schafer of Monroeville; grandchildren, Jamie, Brady, Aidan, Ian, Alec, Joshua and Zachary; and great-granddaughter, Haisley; siblings, Sharon (Gary) Eastman of Norwalk, John Hess of North Fairfield, Cindy (Ron) Carey of Toledo, Jeff (Peggy) Hess of New London and Lynda (Kim) Hess of Norwalk.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, James Hess, Patricia Montgomery and Jerry "Bugs" Hess.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A private service will be held at a later date and interment at St. Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857.