Charolette Louise Schafer, 71 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 15, 2012 at her home. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 22 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids. Private family inurnment will be in Dupont Cemetery near Swisher. Charolette was born July 29, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Basil and Louise (Wise) McGuire. She graduated from Jefferson High School. Charolette worked in admissions for St. Lukes and Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, and later worked for UMC in Las Vegas until her retirement. Charolette was united in marriage to Richard Schafer on May 8, 1971 in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed cooking, listening to her books, and spending time with her family. Charolette is survived by her husband; her children Suzi Wojciechowski of North Liberty, Jeffrey Mikesell of Las Vegas, Heidi Nobles of Cedar Rapids and Gregg (Teresa) Schafer of Swisher; grandchildren Davon and Dashon Nobles, and Haley and Madison Wojciechowski, Clint and Tiara Schafer; two brothers Gary (Jan) McGuire and Larry McGuire all of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be directed to the family.