SCHAFER, SR., GEORGE HERMAN - Menard County, Illinois | GEORGE HERMAN SCHAFER, SR. - Illinois Gravestone Photos

George Herman SCHAFER, SR.

Oakland Cemetery
Menard County,
Illinois

My paternal grandfather was born in Tallula and later settled in Petersburg. Both in Menard County. There were many Schafer relatives that lived in Petersburg over the years. He and his wife Ora Faith Schafer raised one son and three daughters. He was a carpenter and coal miner. He had emphysema, but passed due to a massive heart attack. WW I veteran.

Contributed on 1/8/20 by gjayschafer
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Submitted: 1/8/20 • Approved: 10/31/20 • Last Updated: 11/3/20 • R97898-G0-S3

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