Melvin John Schafer, our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather left this earth on October 11, 2024. He was a life-long resident of Carlisle. Melvin
was a dedicated farmer who took great pride in being a steward of the land and worked tirelessly in the care of his crops. He did not end working in his fields until he was 88 years old and he went on to care for the love of his life, his wife of 71 years until her death 4 years ago.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Judy McMullen Schafer; son, Randy Schafer; daughter, Melba Burleson and grand-daughter, Sara Burleson Haney. Survivors include his daughters, Julie Schafer-Ingle (Roger), Cindy Uhiren (Mark) and son, John Mark Schafer(Patricia), as well as 9 grandchildren and 17 great-
grandchildren and his sister, Thelma Munnerlyn.
He was a life-long member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle. Services will be at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 14, 2024
with a receiving at 10:00 A.M. and rosary at 10:30 A.M.
Our prayers and sympathy to the family. Eternal rest unto him O Lord.
Our prayers are with the family. May God Bless all of you during these difficult times.
Mike and Janet Walters
All my prayers are with the family. I knew Melvin my whole life he was the most honest man I ever knew. And was a excellent farmer you could always go to him and ask him anything about farming. And always stopped everything to explain things to you when you ask him. And he was the most carrying person I ever had the privilege to have known. I sold my family’s farm to him about nine years ago. My God bless you and your family in the most difficult times. Bobby and Janet Morrison
Caring thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Wishing you God’s peace.
Jo Ann Schafer Froidcoeur