George Eugene Shaffer

George Eugene Shaffer

George Shaffer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2011.
Shaffer, George Eugene Age 82, of Mpls. Korean War Veteran and member of the Chosin Few. Preceded in death by stepdaughter Pam. Survived by wife Dolores; brother Roger Lee; sons Scott and Todd (Kim); stepchildren Charles (Jackie) and Connie (Dave); grandchildren Jeremy, Shaun, Nicole, Calvin, Sarah, Corey Sr., Tashell, and Anton; nephew and niece; other family members and friends. Memorials to the family. Special thanks to the Hennepin County Medical Center hospital care. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30 AM, Sept. 15, Oak Hill Lutheran Church, 8901 France Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation 5-7 PM Wednesday at Nokomis Park Chapel and one hour before service at the church on Thursday. Burial Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Nokomis Park Chapel 612-721-1651 1838 E. Minnehaha Parkway

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September 15, 2011

Wendy Shaffer posted to the memorial.

September 15, 2011

Erik Shaffer posted to the memorial.

September 14, 2011

Mary & Selena Walley posted to the memorial.

Wendy Shaffer

September 15, 2011

I want to send my deepest sympathies to Aunt Dolores and all of the family. You, and Uncle George, will be in my prayers.

Erik Shaffer

September 15, 2011

Aunt Delores, Scott, Todd and all the family,
Roger, Wendy and I send our prayers and our deepest condolences to you all. It's a terrible loss, but we hope you have faith and strength, and stay together during these tough times.
Erik Shaffer

Mary & Selena Walley

September 14, 2011

I'm very sorry about what happend to George , I will keep him in my prayers and the family in my prayers .

Tonya Archer

September 14, 2011

It was a pleasure to have been a part of George and his family's lives, we will miss him Greatly! We all knew, George, Bob and my Dad couldn't stay away from each other too long, now they can have new fishing stories to tell each other. We love you George, say Hi to my Dad.. Love, Ross, Tonya, Drake and Chase

Jim & Linda Hullett

September 13, 2011

Dear Shaun & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim and I are so happy we were able to meet "Gramps" at our wedding! You will be our thoughts and prayers.

September 13, 2011

Connie, Dave, Sarah and Cal
We are so sorry for your loss. Hold on to the good memories you have of George as they will help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura, Russ and Matthew Peterson

Carey Martinez Long

September 13, 2011

Delores & Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. I know that He, John and Bob are all "Up North" fishing! Take care of eachother! God Bless You!

Bambi LeMieux

September 13, 2011

Connie & family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bambi & Dale LeMieux

Darryl Hammond

September 13, 2011

I had the honor and pleasure of working with George many years ago and I couldn't have asked for a better partner to have on the job. He even shared a few of his Korean War stories with me. A decent man all the way around. Semper Fi.

Victoria Stoffel

September 13, 2011

George has been a part of my life as long as I can remember, and even in loss I believe he and my dad are planning a garage sale or something fun in heaven. Our family wasblessed to have him in our lives. Vickie, Keven, Alysha & Hannah Stoffel

Phyllis Bednarchuk

September 13, 2011

Dear Dolores & family
I am so sorry to hear of George's death. I have many fond memories of him. I still have the high chair he gave me when my 1st grandchild was born 12 years ago. You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

shaun weishaar

September 13, 2011

Thank you 4 everything grandpa all miss u R.I.P. night night

elizabeth thompson

September 12, 2011

I AM sorry to hear about georges death .teckla called and told me about it .my prayers go out to your family. elizabeth thompson

june barclay

September 12, 2011

i am sorry to here about georges death ,my mother elizabeth thompson told me about ,it,yesterday.i have known both you and delores from woolworths.my thought and prayers go out to your family. june barclay from braham mn elizabeth thompson from minneapolis mn.

Jean Bailey

September 12, 2011

It was a sad day for us to learn of the death of George.I have known both George and Delores from working with them several years ago.
Ron and I extend our prayers to the family at this sad,sad time.
Jean and Ron Bailey

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