Dale Shafer
1942 - 2022
Dale Shafer
1942 - 2022
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BORN
1942
DIED
2022
Dale Shafer Obituary
C. Dale Shafer, 79, of Jacksonville, IL, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at his home.
He was born May 30, 1942, in Jacksonville, the son of Cecil and Esther Wetherell Shafer. He married Jean Booth on June 7, 1963, at the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia, and she survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Richard (Beth) Shafer of Jacksonville and Robert Shafer of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Steven Shafer of Springfield, Eric Shafer (fiancé Lina Torre) of Minnesota, Katie (Michael) Cave of Georgia, and William Shafer of Georgia; two great grandchildren, Madelyn Cave and Hayden Cave, both of Georgia; one brother, Franklin (Jane) Shafer of Wisconsin; one sister, Ellen (Harry, deceased) Blakeman of Philadelphia; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Early in his life, Mr. Shafer worked on a farm, as well as the Chevrolet Garage in Beardstown, and Illinois Road Contractors. He then began his own carpentry business, Dale Shafer Builders. He loved to work and solve difficult problems in his business. Dale was involved with the Boy Scouts and Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where he had served on various committees. He had also served as the Treasurer for Jacksonville Lions Club and was instrumental in the placing of the flags at Jacksonville Community Park.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends 9-11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Jacksonville Lions Club, Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, or Centenary United Methodist Church Bell Tower. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.
Raymond Devlin
January 24, 2022
Sorry to hear about your loss, just remember that he will always be in your hearts and memories.
Roger and Mary Jean Cannell
January 21, 2022
We send our sympathy to the family. We admired Dale, a kind and hard working man.
January 21, 2022
To the Shafer Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Scot and Mary Beth McClintock
Elsie (Pettit) and Will Norris
January 20, 2022
Jean and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of growing up in Philadelphia with Dale and his siblings as my neighbors. May all your heart filled memories comfort you during the difficult days ahead. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Tom and Jan Tiffin
January 19, 2022
I want all of you to know how sorry we are for your loss. Dale was a client and I truly enjoyed our conversations that always extended beyond business. I especially looked forward to my few visits to job sites just so I could watch two of the most talented at work and hoping to pick up some knowledge. I trust that all of the happy and fond memories you have of Dale will help you with this difficult time. You will remain in our thoughts.
Mike and Millie Dugan
January 19, 2022
Jacksonville has lost one one the very best carpenters! A true perfectionist in everything he did. We remember being told when he (and Rich) were remodeling our home, that if Dale Shafer says it can’t be done, then it can’t be done!
We can only hope the many fond memories of Dale will be some comfort to Jean and the family.
Thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
Mike and Millie Dugan
Jerry Downs
January 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying God’s peace and comfort for you all.
Butch McNeal
January 19, 2022
So sorry to hear the passing of Dale .We all grew up in Philadelphia and played together and had alot of fun back in the day. Prayers to Dale Family
Mark & Susan Imboden
January 18, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family during this most difficult time.
Charles DeGroot
January 18, 2022
Sorry for your lost, I like visiting with Dale at Hardee's when he came in.
Jere Scott
January 18, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Besides a skilled carpenter he was a good Christian man.
Cynthia Claussen
January 18, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all during this difficult time. God Bless, Cynthia Claussen
Mark and Jackie Bieber
January 18, 2022
What a wonderful man, he did so much for the community. A true perfectionist with his business I will always be able to look around my home and say Dale Shafer (and Rich) did that, and I love it!
Our sincere sympathy and prayers.
Larry and Karen Ladd
January 17, 2022
Dale was one of the hardest working gentlemen that we have had the pleasure of knowing. We first met Dale and Jean while members of the Yellow Rockers square dance club. Over the years, we had the pleasure of working along with Dale on various projects. Whatever he did, it was done right and with great dedication. He lived out his faith in all he did.
Our prayers are with you, Jean, and all the family and the hundreds of friends of Dale's. He will be greatly missed by us all. Sincere sympathy.
Jennifer Hull
January 17, 2022
So very sorry . He was a great man . Thinking of the family
Angela Carver
January 17, 2022
I was lucky to work with Dale on a lot of projects in the Jacksonville area. He was one of the best. I will miss him deeply. My prays go out to your family.
Kevin and Pam Six
January 17, 2022
So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing we continue to hold the family in our prayers.
Lori Robson
January 17, 2022
Many blessings and prayers to the Shafer Family.
Patrick and Rhonda Long
January 17, 2022
Dale was a tireless worker and contributor to the Lion's Club and their mission. He strived for the highest quality and craftmanship in his profession. May God bless his life's work and his family as he surrounds you with his loving arms.
William Oxley
January 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss.
Kay Black
January 17, 2022
Dale was talented and much sought after contractor. People were proud to say he had done their remodeling. My sincere condolences to the family.
Mary Jo & Russ Smith
January 17, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Rely on your faith in this time of need knowing your father is in a better place and that the memories will be with you until the time you meet again.
Carol Orwig
January 17, 2022
7Prayers for comfort for Jean and family.
Janet Littig
January 16, 2022
Sorry for the families loss. Dale was such a kind man
Martha Logue Wesselman
January 16, 2022
I graduated with Dale in 1960 at Virginia High School. He was a very nice guy. Also remember his wife.
Shirlee Clark
January 16, 2022
I remember Dale from the Virginia First United Methodist Church. I always admired his carpentry work, which I saw in various houses in Jacksonville.
Judy Robinson
January 16, 2022
Our family has great appreciation for Dale and for his accomplishments, kindness, and wisdom. I am sure he is welcomed in Heaven.
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