Bernard "Ben" Schaf

Bernard "Ben" Schaf, age 95 of Columbus, died Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Wednesday 4-7 p.m. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service all at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard will be in the St.  Bonaventure Cemetery.

Bernard "Ben" Schaf was born February 18, 1927 in Rising City, Nebraska to Edward and Sophie (Alt) Schaf. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from September 14, 1950 until September 20, 1952.

Ben was married to Huberta "Bert" Bernt on June 25, 1953 at St. Andrew Catholic Church near Osceola. They lived near Shelby, in Columbus and McCook before moving to Leigh, Nebraska in 1961. In 1981 they moved back to Columbus. He worked as a barber for over 50 years throughout his lifetime. He later worked at various jobs including Behlens, Henke Mfg. and Duo Lift. He served on the Leigh Fire Department, was past commander of the V.F.W. Post #3704 and the American Legion Post #84. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Eagles Club.

Ben is survived by:
Son: LaVerne (Katryna) Schaf of Prescott, AZ
Son: Ron (Nancy) Schaf of Kearney, NE
Daughter: Linda (Eldon) Hake of Creston, NE
Son: Terry (Jeanine) Schaf of Brighton, TN
Son: Dennis (Kathy) Schaf of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Julie (Dean) Groteluschen of Columbus, NE
20 Grandchildren and many Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Edward & Sophie Schaf
Wife: Huberta "Bert"
Brothers: Edward & Richard Schaf