| William T. Schafer
November 4, 1938 - February 28, 2009
 Woodworker, volunteer, Coast Guard veteran, William T. Schafer, 70, of Washington died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009.
Visitation is on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave., Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 6, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington, with Fr., Robert Criste-Troutman officiating. Burial is in Restland Memorial Cemetery, East Hanover. To send an online condolence, visit www.warrenhills memorialhome.com. Born on Nov. 4, 1938, in Orange to the late Theodore and Margaret Schafer, Bill grew up in West Orange and was a resident of Washington for 15 years. He was a graduate of the West Orange High School Class of 1957. He served proudly in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. He was a self-employed woodworker. Bill loved everything about the outdoors, especially hiking and camping in the mountains. He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. In the past, he volunteered as an EMT and more recently with the Adventure Crew, Boy Scouts. Nothing was more important to Bill than his love of family and friends. Surviving are his loving wife of 17 years, Pamela E. Schafer; son, Theodore Schafer and his wife, Deanna, of Howell, and son, Will, and daughter, Elizabeth, both at home; a sister, Emiley Johnson of Upstate, N.Y., and three grandchildren, Rebecca, Gustauf and Heidi. In lieu of flowers, send donations to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington, N.J. 07882.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ted and Dee, Our condolences on your fathers' passing. If you need anything let me know. Rich and Barb Fetske DSFC Rich Fetske 3630 New Jersey State Police. Casino Investigation Unit 609-441-7464 main 609-4417477 desk 609-703-9542 cell
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Pam: I'm so very sorry... Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. Very best regards, Neena Patterson
( I work with Gary)
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Pam, Will and Elizabeth,My deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time. I am deeply sadden by the loss of your husband and father, but remember to keep God on your side and he will heal and protect you during this time.
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Pam, Will and Elizabeth, we are so, so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this time of great sorrow. If there is anything either of us can do, please let us know. We love you all and we care. Isle and Sasha Isle Polonko Supervising Program Development Specialist
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pam, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patti McKendrick
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Things I will Miss about Bill Schafer... His warm friendly smile. A wave as we would pass on the street Offers of assistance, be it with a small repair around the house or trying to be a role model for my son, who lost his father in 2001. He did this in various ways such as helping him build a work bench in the garage. A cheerful greeting of Good Morning over the fence that separates our yards. Conversations about this world we live in and how it affects our kids. His presence - He was always there and Gardners Court will not be the same without him. My sincere condolences to you Pam, Elizabeth, and Will. If there is anything I can do to help you, please do not hesitate to ask. The days/weeks/months ahead will be difficult ones, as I know from experience. My advice to you all is don't be afraid to cry; support each other; lean on each other and pull together - you will find strength you never knew you had; PRAY FOR COURAGE AND STRENGTH to get through each day - God knows your sorrow and He has not abandoned you. Thoughts and Prayers are with you,
Sherri Gilby
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Pam, I am so very sorry to hear about Bill. Just read about him in the paper. Give youself and the kids a great big hug and please remember he and Isa are laughing and visiting with each other. You and your family are in our prayers. Love , Paul and Judy Graham
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