Louisville, Kentucky
Schaffer, Gary "Coach",left this life October 16, 2014 after a long illness.Gary was born March 20, 1937 to Earl and Anna Schaffer. He grew up in the area now known as "Old Louisville" in circumstances that were detrimental to the lives of many who grew up there. He was fortunate to have the...
Read MoreI grew up with Gary and Billy around the Cabbage Patch and old Louisville and can attest that he was a class person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Wife and family.
Marvin Thompson
October 22, 2014 | Bradenton, FL
Our condolences Bill & Pat Hennessy
October 22, 2014
I had Coach as a tennis coach and a Health/PE teacher at PRP. I still remember him taking students money shooting free throws in PE class. Watched him hit 40 in a row. Rest easy, Coach.
Todd Ray
October 21, 2014 | KY
So very sorry to read about Gary. Grew up in old lsville and played basketball at the Patch and also Manual. Will keep his family in my prayers during this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend.
Ronnie Siers
October 21, 2014 | Salisbury, MD
RIP coach!
October 21, 2014
My condolences to your family, Coach Schaffer was a staple at PRP during my years there in the 70s. He truly made PRP basketball an experience we will never forget and laid the seed for our fanaticism yet today! We are the Panthers....
Linda Crowner Byers
October 20, 2014 | Lorton, VA
Blessed to have been taught by him at PRP - he made a difference in many lives and will be missed
Wendy Cardwell
October 20, 2014 | Louisville, KY
He was one of those folks that influenced so many lives of the kids he taught and coached! Prayers to your family for your loss...
Jim Bratcher
October 20, 2014 | Port Saint Lucie, FL
THANKS FOR ALL THE LESSONS COACH, ON AND OFF THE COURT. I HAVE TAKEN THEM EITH ME THROUGH MY LIFE. REST IN PEACE, SEE YOU ON THE BIG BB COURT SOMEDAY
RONNIE PROCTOR
October 20, 2014
