Dennis Paul Eis
1951 - 2021 (70 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Dennis Paul Eis was born on 29 May 1951 in Defiance County, Ohio (son of Paul Eis and Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer); died on 6 Aug 2021 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Dennis P. "Iceman" Eis, age 70 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born on May 29, 1951 to Paul and Alverna (Schafer) Eis in Defiance, Ohio. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Tinora High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1971-1973. On May 29, 1991 he married Yevonnia (Donley) "Rosie" Eis, who survives.
Dennis worked for Mid City Products in Sherwood, Ohio for 15 years until his retirement in 2004. He loved the outdoors and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed fishing, swap meets, garage sales, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Dennis will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Yevonnia Eis of Defiance, his daughters, Danielle Mobely of Alabama, and Tina (Josh) Collins of Paulding, OH, and his son, Tim Rhoads of Napoleon, OH. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, his sisters, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Pastor Janet (Herb) Strickland of Bryan, OH, and Sandra (Russ) Harges of Ft. Wayne, IN, and his brother, Ronald "Rock" (Julie) Eis of Defiance.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Richard Rhoads, and two sisters, Linda Kay Eis and Karen Lynn Souza.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Restoration Tabernacle, 9119 Christy Road, Defiance. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the church, with Pastor Burnell Hammons officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memory Gardens, with graveside military rites accorded by VFW #3360.
Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230541333/dennis-p-eis
2. Paul Eis was born on 10 May 1929 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 18 Feb 2016 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: Nickelplates wrenches in wrench factory
- Census: 1950, Tiffin, Defiance County, Ohio
Notes:
Paul L. Eis, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his residence.
He was born on May 10, 1929 to Lester and Mildred (McFetters) Eis in Defiance, Ohio. On June 11, 1949 he married Alverna (Schaffer) Eis, who resides in Defiance.
Paul was a member of Restoration Tabernacle Church in Defiance. He worked at S & K Tool in Defiance for 49 years. Paul loved his church, his Ford, the Cleveland Indians, and all his coats and hats. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, knives and guns, dog trading, flea markets, and playing euchre.
Paul will be sadly missed by his family; wife Alverna Eis of Defiance, children Dennis (Rose) Eis of Defiance, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Pastor Janet (Pastor Herb) Strickland of Bryan, Rock (Julie) Eis of Defiance, and Sandra (Russ) Harges of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and sister, Marie (Rev. Burnell) Hammons of Defiance.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Lester Eis, daughters, Linda Kay Eis and Karen Lynn Souza, and brothers, Don and Robert Eis.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Restoration Tabernacle Church in Defiance, with Rev. Herb Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Evansport Cemetery.
Name:
son of Lester Eis and Mildred McFeeters
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158367035/paul-l-eisPaul married Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer on 11 Jun 1949 in Defiance County, Ohio. Alverna (daughter of Louis Schafer and Viola Marguerite Garver) was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan (daughter of Louis Schafer and Viola Marguerite Garver); died on 5 Jul 2020 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Alverna L. "Beanie" Eis, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born on September 23, 1931 to the late Louis and Viola (Garber) Schafer in Unionville, Michigan. On June 11, 1949 she married Paul L. Eis, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2016.
Alverna was a faithful member of Restoration Tabernacle Church. She was an Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at the Defiance County Home. Her greatest love was her family, and she enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a very active mother, and her faith and devotion to her family was an inspiration.
Alverna is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Rose) Eis and Rock (Julie) Eis, all of Defiance, and three daughters, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Pastors Janet (Herb) Strickland of Bryan, and Sandra (Russ) Harges of Fort Wayne, IN. She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and two sisters, Donelda "Pinky" Roggenkemper of Defiance, and Lila Mae "Susie" Layman of Lindale, GA.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Linda Kay Eis and Karen Souza, three brothers, Vincent, Ronald, and Donald Schafer, and her sister, Glenola Blanton.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Restoration Tabernacle Church. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the church, with Pastor H.G. Strickland officiating. Burial will follow the service at Evansport Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212459956/alverna-l-eisChildren:
- Linda K. Eis was born on 24 Jan 1950 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1982 in Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 1. Dennis Paul Eis was born on 29 May 1951 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 6 Aug 2021 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- Karen L. Eis was born on 9 Oct 1963 in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio; died on 13 Jun 2012; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
Generation: 3
6. Louis Schafer was born on 17 Aug 1891 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio (son of Henry Philip Schafer and Martha Weller); died in Dec 1963 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: machinist; welder
- Census: 1930, Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan
- Census: 1940, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Louis Schafer
Louis Schafer, 72, formerly a welder of rt.2, Defiance, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday in the State Hospital, Toledo.
He was born on Aug. 17, 1891 in North Creek, a son of Henry Philip and Martha (Weller) Schafer.
On Aug. 26, 1913, he married Viola Garver in Continental.
He is survived by his wife, Viola; three sons, Vincent, 619 Moss St., Ronald, rt.2, Defiance, and Donald, 886 Webster St.,; four daughters, Mrs. James (Donelda) French, Bell Flower, Calif., Mrs. Kenneth (Glenola) Hancock, rt.1, Defiance, and Mrs. Paul (Alvina) Eis and Mrs. Paul (Lila) Layman, both of rt.2, Defiance; 32 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph, Ayersville, and three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eva) Stuber, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Lewis (Mattie) Schellenberger, Genera, Ohio, and Mrs. Thomas (Viola) Wagner, Continental.
Friends will be received, starting Wednesday evening, in the Smith Bros.-Rupp funeral home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday followed by burial in the Brunersburg cemetery. The Rev. E. Otto Webb will officiate.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138564230/louis-schaferLouis married Viola Marguerite Garver on 26 Aug 1913 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Viola was born on 24 Feb 1893 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio; died on 17 Apr 1983 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Viola Marguerite Garver was born on 24 Feb 1893 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio; died on 17 Apr 1983 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Viola M. (Schafer) Mansfield
Mrs. Viola M. (Schafer) Mansfield, 90, formerly of Route 2, Defiance, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday in Medical College of Ohio Hospital, Toledo, where she had been a patient for the past month. She had been a resident at the Defiance County Home for several years.
She was born in Payne on Feb. 24, 1893, the daughter of John and Cora (Kuhl) Garver. In 1912 she married Louis Schafer, who died in 1963. She married Harry Mansfield in 1966, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Mansfield lived in Defiance County since 1941.
Surviving are three sons, Vincent Schafer, Fort Myers, Fla., Ronald Schafer, Route 2, and Donald Schafer, Route 8; three daughters, Mrs. J.A.(Donelda) Roggenkemper, 420 W. High St., Mrs. Paul (Alverna) Eis, Route 2, and Mrs. Paul (Lila Mae) Layman, Fort Myers; 35 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Glenola Blanton; two granddaughters, Linda Eis and Beverly Hancock; a great-granddaughter, Dawn Schafer; and a brother, Lester.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Faith Tabernacle. The Rev. Herbert Strickland will officiate. Burial will be in Brunersburg Cemetery.
Friends may call at Mast and Mock Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, and at the church one hour prior to services.
Name:
daughter of John Wesley Garver and Cora Anna Kuhl
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205299313/viola-m-schafer-mansfieldChildren:
- Vincent Leverne Schafer was born on 24 Feb 1921 in Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio; died on 1 Sep 2004 in Lee County, Florida; was buried in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.
- Ronald Edgar Schafer was born on 30 Jul 1924 in Clio, Genesee County, Michigan; died on 18 Jan 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- Donald Carlyle Schafer was born on 17 Feb 1927 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 Aug 1997 in Defiance County, Ohio.
- Glenola Marie Schafer was born on 9 Aug 1930 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 31 Aug 1980 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 3. Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
Generation: 4
12. 
Henry Philip Schafer was born on 11 Sep 1864 in Ohio (son of William Schafer and Mary Morris); died on 22 Jun 1941 in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Ohio county marriage records
Name: Henry P. Schafer
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1888
Marriage Place: Putnam, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Martha Weller
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161149009/henry-phillip-schaferHenry married Martha Weller on 6 Sep 1888 in Putnam County, Ohio. Martha was born on 7 Apr 1864 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 27 Jun 1949 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Martha Weller was born on 7 Apr 1864 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 27 Jun 1949 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Mrs. Martha Schafer
Bluffton, June 28 – Mrs. Martha Schafer, 85, died at 12:20 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Shellenbarger, Orangeo-tp, Hancock-co.
She was born Apr. 7, 1864, in Hancock-co. Her husband Henry P. Schafer, preceded her in death.
Survivors are two sons, Lewis Schafer, Defiance, and Ralph Napoleon; three daughters, Mrs. Elve Stuber, Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Viola Wagner, Continental, and Mrs. Lewis Shellenbarger, Hancock-co; one sister Mrs. Mary Morris, Route 2, Continental; one brother, Daniel Weller, Oakwood; 18 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
She was a member of Primitive Baptist church in Kalida. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the North Mt. Zion church in Continental. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the home of Mrs. Thomas Wagner until burial.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Tuesday, 28 June 1949, page 2.
Name:
daughter of Jonathan Weller and Rebecca Burman
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161149083/martha-schaferChildren:
- 6. Louis Schafer was born on 17 Aug 1891 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1963 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
- Evillna "Eva" Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1895 in Ohio; died on 27 Feb 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Mar 1971 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
- Martha Schafer was born on 11 Jun 1897 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Nov 1993 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio.
- Rebecca Schafer was born on 29 Apr 1899 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 9 Nov 1900 in Ohio.
- Viola Schafer was born on 1 Jul 1901 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Nov 1984 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Ralph Henry Schafer was born on 10 Dec 1903 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 12 Oct 1968 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Ayersville Cemetery, Ayersville, Defiance County, Ohio.