Sandra E. Schafer

STOUGHTON-Sandra E. Schafer, age 70, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. She was born on March 2, 1941, in Madison Lake, Minn., the daughter of Perry and Alma (Baumgartner) Foster. Sandy attended Mankato High School in Minnesota. She married Jerome Schafer on Aug. 25, 1963. Sandy enjoyed traveling with her husband as his work took them to many foreign countries. She took great pride in caring for her family and was an excellent baker. Sandy’s greatest joy was being surrounded by her family and spending time with her granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Jerry of Stoughton; son, David (Amy) Schafer of the Virgin Islands; daughter, Susan (David) Perrine of New York, New York; granddaughter, Lucia; brother, Perry Foster Jr.; and sisters, Fern Renken and Janice (Dean) Cowdin. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Delaine; and brother-in-law, Lowell Renken. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Funeral services will be held at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 14534 State Hwy 60, Waterville, Minn., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Visitation will also be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Elysian, Minn. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Elysian, Minn. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Visitation will also be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Funeral services will be held at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 14534 State Hwy 60, Waterville, Minn., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.