Schafer Family History & Genealogy

Erving Schafer of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin 54901 was born on September 30, 1910, and died at age 66 years old in August 1977.

Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) Born November 5, 1900 - Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. Died April 10, 1991 (aged 90) - Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Occupation Actress Years active 1927–1990 Spouse: Louis Calhern ​(m. 1933; div. 1942)​ Partner: Maurice Hill Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) was an American actress of film, stage and television, known for her role as Lovey Howell on the sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964–1967). Natalie Schafer was born November 5, 1900, in Red Bank, New Jersey and raised in Manhattan, the eldest of the three children of Jennie (née Tim; family name originally Tein) and Charles Emanual Schafer, both of German Jewish descent. Schafer began her career as an actress on Broadway before moving to Los Angeles in 1941 to work in films. She appeared on Broadway in 17 plays between 1927 and 1959, often playing supporting roles. Most of those appearances were in short-run plays, with the exceptions of Lady in the Dark (1941–42), The Doughgirls (1942–44), and Romanoff and Juliet (1957–58). She was seen in a revival of Six Characters in Search of an Author, directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie (1955–56). She also appeared in stock and regional productions, including the off-Broadway production, The Killing of Sister George, with Claire Trevor in the title role. She also guest starred in TV productions beginning in the 1950s, such as an episode (“The Shy Ballerina”) of Sherlock Holmes, and in "The Charm School" episode of I Love Lucy, both in 1954. Schafer performed in many films, usually portraying sophisticates. On TV, her roles included "Lovey Howell" on Gilligan's Island. She reprised her role in made-for-television spin-off films after the show ended, along with the animated spinoff Gilligan's Planet in 1982. In 1969, Schafer appeared in The Survivors—a high-profile prime time soap opera aired by the ABC television network. Despite the presence of movie stars like Lana Turner, Kevin McCarthy and George Hamilton, the show was a ratings failure and lasted only one season. For the 1971-1972 television season, Schafer joined the cast of the CBS daytime-serial, Search for Tomorrow, portraying Helen Collins, mother of Wade and Clay Collins. Immediately following that role, she played Augusta Roulland on another daytime soap, Love of Life. Her final performance was in the 1990 made-for-television horror film I'm Dangerous Tonight. She guest-starred as well on many other television series, including Goodyear Playhouse/Philco Playhouse ("The Sisters", with Grace Kelly, 1951), I Love Lucy (1954), Producers' Showcase ("The Petrified Forest", 1955), Guestward, Ho! (1960), The Beverly Hillbillies (1964), Mayberry RFD (1970), Mannix (1972), The Brady Bunch (1974), Three's Company, The Love Boat, and Phyllis (1976). Death Schafer died of liver cancer in her Beverly Hills home, at age of 90. She was cremated; her ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean, off San Pedro's Point Fermin Light. She bequeathed between $1.5 million and $2 million to the Lillian Booth Actors Home to renovate the hospital's outpatient wing, which was renamed the Natalie Schafer Wing in 1993.

Earl H Schafer is the son of Earl F Schafer and Lorna McMartin. He married Sarah Jacqueline "Sallie Jac" Hill and they had children Sheila Marie, Elizabeth Victoria, Lorna Adele, Richard Cullen, and Jacqueline Anne.

Janice (Ginnow) Schafer of Maple Valley, Washington United States was born on July 24 to Leroy Ginnow and Shirley Ann Ginnow. Janice Schafer has siblings Peggy Ann (Ginnow), Larry Ginnow, and Gary Ginnow. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janice (Ginnow).

Hubert L Schafer of Caldwell, Noble County, Ohio was born on July 14, 1905, and died at age 81 years old in April 1987.

Daniel W Schafer of Orange, Orange County, VA was born on July 22, 1919 in Dist Of Columbia, and died at age 81 years old on June 10, 2001.

Daniel Schafer of Hanford, Kings County, California was born on August 21, 1915, and died at age 67 years old in December 1982.

Daniel F Schafer Jr of Shirley, Suffolk County, NY was born on November 15, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on August 23, 2005. Daniel Schafer was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 41 Site 1810 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.

Roy R Schafer of Leander, Williamson County, TX was born on February 29, 1944, and died at age 61 years old on March 10, 2005.

Roy L Schafer of Wheatland, Yuba County, CA was born on March 21, 1905, and died at age 83 years old on June 3, 1988.

Roy A Schafer of Spokane, Spokane County, Washington was born on August 5, 1908, and died at age 75 years old in March 1984.

Roy B Schafer of Onalaska, La Crosse County, WI was born on July 7, 1921, and died at age 74 years old on November 28, 1995.

Roy W Schafer of Cleves, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on November 12, 1916, and died at age 61 years old in March 1978.

Roy Schafer of Marietta, Washington County, OH was born on November 30, 1914, and died at age 72 years old on November 15, 1987.

Roy A Schafer of Wheeling, Ohio County, WV was born on June 1, 1923, and died at age 82 years old on July 12, 2005.

Louis G Schafer of Peoria, Peoria County, IL was born on July 31, 1915, and died at age 77 years old on January 8, 1993.

Louis O Schafer of Colorado City, Mitchell County, TX was born on August 1, 1916, and died at age 83 years old on December 17, 1999.

Lee H Schafer of Remington, Jasper County, IN was born on August 2, 1917, and died at age 81 years old on February 28, 1999.

George C Schafer of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on August 21, 1923, and died at age 75 years old on November 29, 1998.

George Schafer of Phoenix, Jackson County, Oregon was born on October 16, 1904, and died at age 67 years old in April 1972.