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Richard Shafer Obituary
Jacksonville - Richard N. Shafer, 67, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Passavant Area Hospital. He was born November 16, 1953 in Carrollton the son of Ralph B. and Martha U. Simonds Shafer.
He is survived by one son, Michael Shafer of Jacksonville; 6 grandchildren, Jezlynne Wilson, Jaylen Wilson, Jiana Shafer-Wilson, Dakota (Abby) Cathers, Cameron Shafer and Hunter Baker; five great-grandchildren, Kailani Shafer, Kaidin Shafer, Elliana Shafer, Finn Cathers and Odin Cathers; one sister, Carol (Ron) Robison of Roodhouse and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Samantha Wilson; his parents; one brother, David Shafer (surviving wife, Sharon of Jacksonville) and one nephew, Scott Shafer.
Rick served in the United States Navy and later in the United States Naval Reserves and the United States Air Force Reserves. He had been employed as a millwright at Mobil Chemical in Jacksonville. He enjoyed fishing and socializing with his friends.
The family will meet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville with burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Nancy Simonds Wolski
September 1, 2021
To the family, I´m so sorry for Rick´s passing. Rest In Peace, cousin.
Delbert Lael
August 27, 2021
Sorry about your loss! I can not say in words, as ALL the times, that I had with him, plus working with him also at Mobil! Great family! Delbert, Phyllis and Greg.
Margaret Wilson Kennedy
August 3, 2021
I enjoyed talking to you about motorcycles and other things. May you rest in peace you will be greatly missed. Now you will see Sam again. My prayers goes out to your family
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