Larry Shafer Obituary

Larry Wayne Shafer

BELLVILLE: Larry Wayne Shafer knew how to tell a good joke. Not only did he deliver great punch lines, the amount of jokes that he told where equally impressive. Fun loving and quite ornery, Larry made people laugh and smile. On Sunday, December 30, 2012 Larry Wayne Shafer of Bellville, passed away in Mansfield MedCentral Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born May 15, 1947 in Lexington the son of Lewis and Mildred (Spohn) Shafer and graduated from Madison High School.

Serving in the United States Air Force, Larry worked as an electrician, and was honorably discharged. While in the Air Force, Larry was stationed in North Dakota, where he met his future bride, Marla Schmit.

Working for CSX Railroad as a mechanic, Larry retired after 32 years.

One of Larry's favorite television shows was Cash Explosion. After faithfully watching for years, Larry claimed he knew which letters brought the biggest cash prizes. That was Larry, having fun even in the midst of life's valleys.

Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing. He played softball and also worked on cars with his son. Larry also loved playing poker at Tall Timber in Butler.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Marla (Schmit) Shafer of Bellville; children Kimberly (Stephen) Jordan of Bellville, Kenneth Shafer of Mt. Vernon, and Krystalyn Delancy of Bellville; mother Mildred Shafer of Mansfield; grandchildren Samantha, Austin, Kalob, Noah, Dominik, Champ, Kane "Spanky", Paityn; sister Trudy (Larry) Currel of Kentucky; brother's Rick (Deb) Shafer and David (Terri) Shafer both of Mansfield.

Larry was preceded in death by his father Lewis Shafer and close friend Bob Dillon.

Calling hours will be Friday, January 4, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home where Larry's funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Donald Farner will officiate. Burial with military honors performed by the American Legion Post #535 will be held in Oak Grove Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital may be made through the funeral home.

Online condolences to the family may be made by visiting:www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

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Published by News Journal on Jan. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Shafer

13 Entries

Janet Thomas Hill

January 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family

Terry & Teri Dickson

January 4, 2013

Lots of good memories at Grandma Shafers, xmass and thanksgivings. Larry always spread the cheer and laughs. Always a great time with Larry! We are proud to say he was Family!

Katherine Hamilton

January 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the loss of a great man. Marla, you and your family are in my prayers. -(Ruth Ann's daughter Kathy)

Marsha Reber Clark

January 3, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure you don't remember me but I went to Bethel Bible Church many many years ago and have often wondered where the folks I knew from there ended up. I wore a black and white polk-a-dot dress Midge made for Trudy. Readin the guest book I see the name Shook and that stirs memories as well. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Marsha Reber Clark

January 3, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know you do not remember me but I went to Bethel Bible Church many many years ago. Midge gave me a dress she made for Trudy with black polks dots. We spent the night with camp fire girls. I think of that church so often and the people I met there. My deepest sympathy.

Michael Reynolds

January 3, 2013

Deepest sympathy on the loss of a friend and client to the entire family. My deepest regrets.

John & MaryAnn Desterhaft

January 2, 2013

So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My husband and I were classmates with him. Praying for your family that God will help you through this sad time.

January 2, 2013

Although I wasn't able to keep in touch with Larry after he grew up, I remember him well as a kid, as well as his parents and sister. I'm sorry he had cancer which took him at a fairly young age. I certainly trust that he knew Jesus and is now with Him for eternity. May the comfort found only through Christ be felt by his family.
Mary Ann (Shook) Miller

January 2, 2013

Our family has lost a wonderful kind hearted member. Larry was a special man who will be truely missed. May his family find comfort in this time of lose.
Jason Becky Mason and Maddison Spohn

Cathy Pruner

January 2, 2013

Kim, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Lean on our Lord for strength. Please give my Love and Prayers to your mother and the rest of your family.
Love,
Cathy

January 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I knew Mildred from Church and Kim from church and she is friend with my daughter. My prayers are with the family! Jeanne Steward Backensto

January 2, 2013

What wonderful memories we have of playing cards with Larry. He will be greatly missed. Sympathies to you Marla and your children. Bill and Kellee

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