Patti Schafer, 71, of Massena died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at her home south of Massena.
Mass of Christian Burial: Will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Timothy’s Catholic Church Reno south of Cumberland with burial in the St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Berner will officiate the service. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com. The Steen Funeral Home of Massena is in charge of arrangements.
Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena.
Rosary Service: A Rosary service will be held at the Steen Funeral Home in Massena on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Patricia Schafer memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.
Survivors: She is survived by her husband, Ron Schafer of Massena; her children, Aaron Schafer (Shonda) of Eagle Grove, Iowa, Corey Schafer of Massena, Brett Schafer (Janet) of Oakland, Iowa, Mindy McGuire (Dennis) of Papillion, Nebraska, Amy Schafer of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Kristi Schafer (Jay) of Atlantic, Iowa, Kevin Schafer (Whitney) of Massena and Kari Steenhoek (Ron) of Pella, Iowa; nineteen grandchildren; sister, Diane Maeder (Paul) of Corning; brother, Dennis Boatwright of Shenandoah, Iowa; other relatives and friends.
