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Request for information or assistance regarding the death of Bro. James Schafer's wife

On September 2, 2019 at around 5:30 P.M., Victoria Schafer was fatally injured when a log became dislodged at the Old Man’s Cave area in the Hocking Hills and fell on her.  The Ohio Department of Natural Resources feels that this was not a natural occurrence.
 
Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers, Inc. has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.  If you were in the area and may have information or pictures of the area that day, you are encouraged to call Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers at 740-773-TIPS or 1-800-222-8477.  Information can be given to Crime Stoppers anonymously if you choose.  Information can also be given to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at 614-779-9538. 
 
Mrs. Schafer was the wife of Brother James “Fritz” Schafer of Scioto 6 Lodge Chillicothe and the mother of four teenaged children.  Please share this request and follow the case progress on Friends of Victoria Schafer page on Facebook.
 
District Deputy Grand Masters
R.W.B. Martin Lawrence
Sycamore Lodge #520
 
R.W.B. James E. Parsons
Liberty Center Lodge #518
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W.B. Dennis Richardson
Wauseon Lodge #349
 
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
Fulton Lodge #248
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R.W.B. Robert R. Rettig
Napoleon Lodge #256
 
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R.W.B. Robert "Joe" Stotler
Hicksville Lodge #478
 
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W.B. Dennis Richardson
Wauseon Lodge #349
 
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W.B. Chris Meeker
Wauseon Lodge #349
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Ryan Bleck
Hicksville Lodge #478
 
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W.B. Craig Szczublewski
707 Main St
Delta, OH 43515
Fulton Lodge #248
 
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R.W.B. Douglas W. Eis
Napoleon Lodge #256
 
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R.W.B. Richard McKibben
Fulton Lodge #248
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Fulton Lodge #248