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John Shafer obituary, Delphos, OH

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John Shafer Obituary

DELPHOS -- John R. Shafer, 82, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2025 at The Meadows of Kalida.

He was born November 22,1942 in Van Wert Ohio to, Chester E. Shafer and A. Katherine (Johnson) Shafer, both who preceded him in death. On April 23, 1966 he married Candace (Patton) Shafer who survives in Delphos.

John is survived by his son, Jeffrey R. Shafer from Elida Ohio, daughters, Kimberley A. Merschman, and Kelley M. (Craig) Beining both from Delphos, sister-in-law, Barbara Shafer of Delphos, sister, M. Joan Baker of Rochester Minnesota, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a brother in- law, Mert Baker and a brother, Lester E. Shafer.

John was a graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School.

John had a great love for his grandchildren as well.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery, in Middlepoint Ohio.

Visitation will be from 2:00p.m to 5:00p.m. on Sunday October 19, 2025 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 5:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2025.

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Oct

19

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weber Funeral Home - Delphos

1840 E. 5th Street, Delphos, OH

Oct

19

Wake

5:00 p.m.

Weber Funeral Home - Delphos

1840 E. 5th Street, Delphos, OH

Oct

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

OH

Funeral services provided by:

Weber Funeral Home - Delphos

1840 E. 5th Street, Delphos, OH 45833

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