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Christine Schaffer Obituary
WAPAKONETA — Christine Delight Schaffer, 52, passed away suddenly at her residence Tuesday morning, October 5, 2021.
She was born August 14, 1969 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Julius J. and Arliss U. Ralston Herron. On June 21, 1997 she married James A. Schaffer, who survives, along with their daughter Holly R. Schaffer of Wapakoneta.
Also surviving are her step children, James A. Schaffer, Jr. and Beth Ann Schaffer, both of Spencerville; her siblings, Ernest P. Herron of Spencerville, Randy S. (Tammy) Herron of Wapakoneta, Mark E. (Crystal) Herron of Ft. Jennings, Brad K. (Milissa) Herron of Spencerville and Amy D. Mullins of Waynesfield; her Aunts, Mary (Richard) Butler of VA and Roberta Whited of MI., Uncles Wendell Ralston of Van Wert, Clem (Deb) Ralston of Mendon and Bart Ralston of Lima.
Christine was a 1987 graduate of Spencerville High School and recently graduated from college to become a Certified Dietary Manager. She was presently working as Dietary Manager at Cridersville Health Care Center, where she had worked the past 25 years.
She was extremely dedicated to the residents and always made sure they came first. Chris was always there for her friends and family whenever anyone needed anything. She was the first to step up and offer to help out.
In her free time she loved antiquing and especially loved adding to her vintage "Tins" and thrift shopping. She will be deeply missed and the hole in our hearts will never be filled.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Pastor Tom Shobe officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery near Mendon.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday and after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
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Judee Canterbury
October 7, 2021
So hard to believe... so young. Difficult to imagine the deep sense of loss to her family and friends. Sending my heartfelt condolences and praying for her loved ones to find healing and peace.
Melody Degen Smallridge
October 6, 2021
Ernie & family, I´m so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for healing for you all. God Bless.
Meg Kiracofe
October 6, 2021
This is so sad for us at the Nursing Home!! Thanks for all you have done for us!! I will miss you but will see you in Heaven!!
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Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home - Spencerville728 E. Fourth Street State Route 117 East, Spencerville, OH 45887
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Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home - Spencerville728 E. Fourth Street State Route 117 East, Spencerville, OH 45887
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Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home - Spencerville728 E. Fourth Street State Route 117 East, Spencerville, OH 45887
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