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John Shaeffer Obituary
Red Lion - On the morning of August 27th, John A. Shaeffer went home to heaven and was immediately in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
John was born September 19, 1940 to Agnes (Tyson) & Melville Shaeffer. He graduated from Red Lion High School in 1958. He enjoyed playing baseball beginning in Youth Recreational League and continued to play throughout high school. Another activity John participated in was varsity basketball. Following high school, he was active in Legion baseball and the Susquehanna League.
He graduated from Penn State University with an Associate's degree in Engineering and was later employed by Fincore Electronics for forty-four years. In his spare time, John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed traveling and working around his home. John was a member of Grace Baptist Church, in York where he served as a trustee.
John was preceded in death by his parents as well as his older brother, George "Willie" Shaeffer. He leaves behind Julie, his wife of nineteen years, to cherish his life and memory, and Teddy, his constant companion. John is survived by his sons, Mark and wife, Lynn, of Bangor, PA, David and wife, April, of York, PA, and Jeffrey and wife, Julie, of Fredericksburg, VA. In addition, he leaves behind his stepsons, David Landis and wife, Pammie, of Red Lion, PA and Daniel Landis and wife, Jennifer, of Hanover, PA. John is also survived by his twenty-three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who affectionately referred to him as Pop.
There will be a public viewing from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Grace Baptist Church, 3920 East Prospect Road, York. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral will be a private family service, officiated by Rev. Steve Warner. Burial will follow at Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery in Felton, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 3920 East Prospect Road, York, PA 17406.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.
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Bonita and Jim Flinchbaugh
August 30, 2020
Dear Julie and family, Jim and I send our sympathy and prayers. I didn’t know him but Jim said he always enjoyed spending time with him at the cabin during deer hunting. So sorry to hear of his passing!
Peg Evans
August 30, 2020
I so enjoyed getting to spend time with you and John in FL earlier this year.
My prayers go to you and your family. Love you.
brian fauth
August 30, 2020
There is a bond that only members of a camp understand, a family away from home, even if you only see them a couple days a year, i's not about a harvest, it's about, fellowship, laughing, catching up, sharing meals, and of course the stories told over and over every year, but you never get tired of hearing, debates over the difference between, puddin, scrapple, and ponhaus! John was a great camp member, outdoorsman, and friend! i'll share my stories when we meet again, hopefully in the woods in heaven!
Gene and Debbie Hollick
August 30, 2020
Thanks to John, we have a great walking path through our woods. That is just one of the endless list of projects he did at our lake house. We will miss sitting on the porch with him and watching him fuss over Teddy. We will miss our trips and boat rides with him. We will miss his conversations and stories. He was loved by the Grand Canyon Gang!!!
Carol Staub
August 30, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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