SCHAFER, Richard L., age 68, of Carleton, passed away on January 8, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Dawn Schafer. Caring former spouse of Judy Kassuba and their children Vicki (Tom) Stewart, Richard (Kim) Schafer, Kimberly (Andy) Tomich and Wendy (Adam) Hawes. Dear grandfather of Alana, Emma, Arik and Delilah. He is also survived by his sister Sandy (Al) Fritz and brother David (Cindy) Schafer. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Delilah Schafer and brother Robert Schafer. Funeral service is Tuesday, 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church in Waltz, Michigan.