Hadley D. Chafer

October 6, 1936 - December 1, 2020

Hadley D. Chafer Age 84, of Fifield, died on Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips. He was born on October 6, 1936 in Illinois, the son of Ralph E. and Wilma (Nash) Chafer. In 1950 he moved to Fifield where he graduated from high school. After his schooling he served his country in the Army National Guard and then was activated to the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis. On June 2, 1956 he married Nancy Schik. Hadley was a surveyor for the US Forest Service for over 30 years and also was a private surveyor. He was a member of the Fifield American Legion Post and enjoyed hunting, trapping, long range shooting competitions, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by: his wife Nancy of Fifield (3)children: Bradley Chafer Deborah (Robert) Mader Rebecca (William) Nachtrab, all of Fifield (4)grandchildren: Bobbi (Beau) Phelps, Bethany (Matt) Spitzmacher, Carter Nachtrab, and Makyla Nachtrab (7)great-grandchildren: Christian, Corbyn, Camryn, Cavin, Caesyn, Raeya, and Cashlyn (8)brothers and sisters: Joseph (Shirley) of Lombard, IL Richard of El Paso, TX Keith (Carol) of Fifield Ralph Jr. of Fifield Betty Williams of Fifield David (Johanna) of Florence, KY Theodore (Eveann) of Gaylord, MI Doris (Richard) Smith of Colona, MI his sister-in-law Marsha Chafer of Lone Rock and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his granddaughter Ashley, his twin brother Paul, and sisters-in-law Audrey Chafer and Herta Chafer. Funeral services will be held at the Birch Street Funeral Service Chapel in Park Falls on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 11:00am. Rev. Stephen Kjetland will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield with military rites under the auspices of the Fifield American Legion Post. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00am until the hour of the service. Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com