Daniel B. Schaefer

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Daniel B. Schaefer, 72, of New Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.

Daniel was born on November 2, 1948 in Salem, a son of Bert and Margaret Audrey (Herman) Schaefer.  He earned an associate’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kent State University, and served in the US Navy for six years.  Always a farmer, he also was an independent contractor for Fed-Ex for many years.  Dan was passionate about antique trucks and tractors, belonging to many local and national interest groups.  He was a 4-H advisor for 11 years for the ‘Springfield Welding Wizards,’ and farmed small grains and beef.  He was a member of New Springfield Church of God for many years.

He is survived by two sons, Scott (Jan) Schaefer of Homeworth, OH and Eric (Mary Garchar) Schaefer of Ellsworth; grandson Dylan and granddaughter Kendall Schaefer, step-grandsons Broc and Montana Webb, former wife Martha Schaefer and brother Charles ‘Chuck’ Schaefer of Columbiana.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ed Schaefer.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at New Springfield Church of God, 3649 E. Garfield Road, New Springfield with Pastor Jonathan Holloway officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021, two hours prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that material tributes may be made to the New Springfield Church of God Mortgage Fund, 3649 E. Garfield Rd., New Springfield, OH  44443.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.

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