Loren J. Schafer, 71, of Beatrice, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Beatrice Community Hospital.  He was born on September 23, 1952, in Beatrice and grew up in Beatrice. Loren will be remembered as a hard worker and worked for Oldfather’s OK Tire Store, Store Kraft, Econofoods, Walmart and then retired from Husqvarna.  Loren was a member of the Camaro Club, Eagles, and Sons of the American Legion of Beatrice for 47 years. He enjoyed bowling, golf, softball, and spending time with his grandchildren.

 

Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Beatrice; daughters, Krista (Andy) Smith and Heather (Jerry) Lukens both of Lincoln; grandchildren, Ben and Grady Smith, Drax Vanover, and Kayla (Garrett) Marshall all of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Ava Marshall of Lincoln; brother, Neil (Gail) Schafer of Lubbock, TX; sister-in-law, Shirley (LeRoy) Frerichs of Beatrice; brothers-in-law, Larry Hartog of Chandler, AZ and Roger Hartog of Lincoln; numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Schafer; father, Wayne (Dorothy) Schafer; sister, Judy Hamilton; brother, Jeff Schafer; sisters-in-law, Julie Hartog and Lynn Hartog.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Fox Funeral Home of Beatrice with Rev. Dr. Renae Koehler officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice.  The body will lie in state at the Fox Funeral Home on Friday from noon until 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the family for future designation.  www.foxfuneralhome.net.  Fox Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Beatrice is in charge of the arrangements.