Obituary for Kenneth "Ken" Schafer
American Legion Post 284 (Homen)
Kenneth “Ken” S. Schafer, 58, of Onalaska passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at his home. He was born in California on January 14, 1959, to Kenneth V. and Patricia (Burg) Schafer.
Ken enjoyed cooking, reading, music, and riding his Harley. His grandchildren had a special place in his heart and he loved teaching them new things. Ken loved camping with Dawn and their dog Bruzer, playing guitar, and grilling. He spent a lot of time hanging out with his son, Kollin, and friends in his “Dude Den”. He will be missed by all.
Ken is survived by life long friend “wife”, Dawn Hove; stepfather, Florian (Marg) Burg; father, Ken Schafer; children, Kody (Jennifer) Schafer, Kollin Schafer, Nikki (Raymond) Gullickson, Jessie (Bill) Six, and Casey (Eric) Lawrence; brothers, Erik (Karen) Burg, Kurt Burg, and Kanon Bene; two sisters, Julie Farr and Kari Kruger; fourteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; daughter, Shawna Schafer; and a stepson, Jason Johnson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12-4 pm on December 3rd at the Holmen American Legion. A time of remembrance will start at 2 pm.
The Dickinson Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.