hmtl5 Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Butler b. 19 Mar 1925 Middletown, Crawford County, Ohio d. 6 Nov 2018 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio: Hiltner Genealogy

Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Butler

Female 1925 - 2018  (93 years)


Personal Information    |    Notes    |    Sources    |    Event Map    |    All    |    PDF

  • Name Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Butler 
    • daughter of Howard Herman Butler and Ida Moore [1]
    Born 19 Mar 1925  Middletown, Crawford County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Died 6 Nov 2018  Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Buried Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I254  Hiltner
    Last Modified 2 Apr 2023 

    Family John Leland "Jack" Schafer,   b. 15 May 1923, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Oct 2011, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 16 Sep 1944  Greene County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Last Modified 27 Dec 2022 
    Family ID F103  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Mar 1925 - Middletown, Crawford County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 16 Sep 1944 - Greene County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Nov 2018 - Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • Sarah E. "Betty" Schafer, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Glenn Park of Defiance.

      She was born on March 19, 1925 to Howard and Ida (Moore) Butler in Middletown, Ohio. On September 16, 1944 she married John L. Schafer, who preceded her in death on October 10, 2011.

      Betty was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She earned her Associate's Degree and worked as a nurse at The Defiance County Home, and at Leisure Oaks until her retirement. Betty and John enjoyed their membership in The Defiance Squares square dancing club. She also enjoyed her Women's Study League, flower gardening, and baking cookies. She was a devoted wife and mother, and she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

      Betty is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Charlie) Pfeiffer of Powhatan, VA, Melinda (Tony) Oliver of Tucson, AZ, and Terri (Scott) Heller of Defiance, sons, John David "JD" Schafer of Tucson, AZ, and Tom Schafer of Defiance. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren; David, Jesse, Dorothy, Mark, Michael, Emily, Kyle, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, Dylan, Eric, Jenny and Brett, and 14 great-grandchildren.

      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Schafer, son Tim Schafer, brother Howard Butler, and sister Ruth Kenvin.

      Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Schaffer Funeral Home, with Deacon Mark Homier officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery.

      Memorials are suggested to The Alzheimer's Association.
      [2, 3]

  • Sources 
    1. [S5] Ohio County Marriage Records.

    2. [S11] Obituary.

    3. [S3] find-a-grave.