DeLos (Del) M. Schafer of DeKalb, IL died on March 4, 2015 at DeKalb Area Retirement Center Oak Crest. He was born in Malta, IL in 1919 and was the son of William and Althea Plapp Schafer who owned a farm in the area. He graduated from the Malta school system and DeKalb High School in 1936 and received his bachelor?s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois in 1941. He went into the service in 1942 where he was attached to the headquarters of the Army field forces in Washington D.C. He was married to Jayne Davison Schafer for 65 years after a June 25, 1943 wedding in DeKalb, IL.

Del earned his CPA Certificate in 1947 and entered his own accounting practice and partnership in DeKalb and the surrounding area. He really enjoyed accounting and tax work and along with his dedication and strong work ethic was able to build and maintain a successful practice for 60 years. He was a life member of the Illinois Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Accountants.

Del was very active in the community and thoroughly enjoyed interacting with people. He was very active in Rotary for 69 years where he became president. He was particularly proud of his long continuous attendance record. He was also an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb and in the past was a member of the Board at Oak Crest.

Del and Jayne traveled extensively including Europe and Asia which broadened his life experience. They also enjoyed fine dining and frequently traveled to Chicago for dinner, music or theater events. Throughout his life he had a real passion for participating in and watching sports activities. More recently, Del enjoyed playing cards and interacting with people at Oak Crest.

Survivors include sons, Jay (Cynthia) of Charlotte, NC, Kent of Greely, CO, and daughter, Denise of the Los Angeles, CA area. There are three grandchildren, Brent Schafer, Kara Andersen, and Tracy James, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 10:30am in the First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb immediately following the service. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. A Visitation will also be held beginning at 9:30am until the time of service at the church on Monday March 9, 2015. Memorials may be made to the donor?s preference of charity or to the family in care of the funeral home to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Service:
Monday, March 9, 2015

10:30am

First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb
Visitation:
Monday, March 9, 2015

9:30 - 10:30am

First Congregational United Church of Christ in DeKalb