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1928
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CARL SHAFFER Obituary
age 91, passed away peacefully May 24, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born March 10, 1928 on the family farm in Stoystown, PA to Homer Franklin Shaffer and Jenny Mae Gindlesperger. He moved to Canton in January 1953. Carl was an army veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor and had two promotions for heroism in combat. Carl's Korean War Campaign Medal has three battle stars and he was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and Korean War Greybeards.
He was the Data Processing Supervisor for the Timken Company retiring following 31 years of service. Carl was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the McKinley Blue Lodge, the Scottish Rite and Nazir Grotto. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Massillon, Ohio and was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity for over 25 years. Carl was an avid card player and member of the Pelican Club in Carrollton, Ohio. As a younger man, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and water skier and loved to work with his hands repairing and building for family and friends.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Alice (Baltzer); son, Ryan H. (Joni) Shaffer; daughters, D. Elise (James) Nelson and Eileen Marshall (Dr. Howard) and sister, Verna (Shaffer) Boyer. He was a proud grandfather to five grandsons and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding Carl in death were his father and mother, seven brothers and three sisters.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Carl's family will receive friends Friday, May 31st from 10–11:00 am at the Central Presbyterian Church. A service Celebrating his life will follow conducted by Rev. Larry Lalama. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity of Canton or the Central Presbyterian Church. His family would like to thank the staff at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care for their dedication and loving care. Condolences can be shared with the family online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for CARL SHAFFER
May 29, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From the Dye family, Karen,Tina,Mike and luAnn, John and Nelda.
Julie Roseman
May 29, 2019
A true gentleman with a great smile. My deepest sympathy to Alice and family. I will miss him.
Mary Beth (Young) Gooch
May 29, 2019
"Aunt Alice",Ryan,Lisa,Eileen----As I read of "Uncle Bud's" passing the memories flooded my thoughts...volleyball games, Ski shows, homemade ice cream, matching shirts and etc. for you guys along with my parents for the yearly Luau, the friendships made at Lake Mohawk for all of us...so many memories that all of us will cherish until we all meet again.
Bud and Alice
I Tim and Pat Speelman
May 29, 2019
Tim and I are heartsick that such a wonderful friend and neighbor for 44 years has passed and our times of talking and laughing with him are over. Anyone who knew Bud knows that he is in Heaven now. His presence on this earth will be greatly missed by many
Vicki Franzen (Schott)
May 28, 2019
Alice, Ryan, Elise and Eileen,
I will remember all the good times at the lake. Especially his patience during practice for the ski shows. My husband enjoyed working with Bud on a Habitat home and couldn't believe his energy. W
He was always Uncle Bud to us even though we weren't related. Ryan would always keep me updated on both parents at NC bus garage.
RIP Uncle Bud!!
Love,
Mark & Vicki (Schott) Franzen
Vicki Franzen (Schott)
May 28, 2019
To Alice, Ryan, Elise and Eileen,
I will remember all the good times at the lake with Uncle Bud as he was known to us. Especially with the ski club and ski shows. My husband worked with him on a Habitat home and couldn't believe he was still working as hard as always Ryan would keep me posted on Uncle Bud and Alice at the NC Bus garage. . The world has just lost another Great one but Heaven has an amazing Angel!
RIP Uncle Bud
Love to all of you,
Mark and Vicki (Schott) Franzen
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