Franklin J. ‘Frank’ Schaefer Jr., 39, of Goshen, and formerly of North Webster, passed away at 10:54 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind.

He was born on Dec. 24, 1974, in Goshen, to Franklin J. and Mary Margaret (Newby) Schaefer.

He grew up in North Webster, lived most of his life there before moving to Goshen two years ago. He attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse. He formerly attended the Country Bible Church in North Webster.

He is survived by his mother and father; three brothers: Eric (Stephanie) Schaefer, Warsaw; Bryce (Dawn) Schaefer, Niles; Jesse Schaefer, Syracuse; several nieces and nephews; and several aunts and uncles.

No services are planned at this time. A time of remembrance will take place at the New Paris Speedway on opening night in the spring of 2015. Owen Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial bequest may be given to Franklin Schaefer Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family
Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.