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Franklin Benjamin Schafer

February 21, 1949 - June 26, 2021

Franklin Benjamin Schafer, age 72, of Bear, DE, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 26, 2021. Frankie grew up and worked on the family dairy farm where they also grew soybeans, alfalfa, clover, corn, and wheat. He was a member of the 4-H club and raised his cow, Darlene. Frankie enjoyed playing baseball in school and also in the field on with his cousins. He liked gardening, spending time with his family, watching the daily news, and listening to religious ministry radio stations. He loved his cat, Buster, who was always nearby. Frankie will be greatly missed. Frankie is survived by his brother, Richard Schafer; sisters: Nancy Schafer, Dorothy Cleaver, and Shirley Austin; brother-in-law, William Hughes; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Esther Schafer; sister, Linda Hughes; and brother-in-law, Thomas Cleaver. Services and burial will be private. To send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com

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Franklin Benjamin Schafer, age 72, of Bear, DE, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 26, 2021. Frankie grew up and worked on the family dairy farm where they also grew soybeans, alfalfa, clover, corn, and wheat. He was a member of... View Obituary & Service Information

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