Adriel Schaffer

Adriel L. Schaffer, 93, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on January 29, 2025 surrounded by his family in St. Peters, Missouri. He was born on September 2, 1931, to Adriel and Pauline (Curtis) Schaffer.
Adriel graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1949. He was recognized as an outstanding athlete, receiving numerous accolades and an induction into the high school's Hall of Fame. In 1951, he married Vivian R. Stern, and together they raised four children. Their marriage lasted 56 years until her passing in 2007.
He worked for twenty years at Mt. Vernon Oil Refinery and then General Electric Plastics. In 1969, he joined Metropolitan Life, where he earned many awards and national recognition. Adriel then worked as an independent insurance broker until he retired to care for his wife.
Adriel was involved in the Mount Vernon community as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 81 for many years. He served as an elder at Black's Chapel Church and as a trustee of Black's Township Cemetery. Adriel Co-chair bringing city water to Holler and Mackey Ferry Roads. He was known for his affable sense of humor and his generosity toward neighbors and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, sisters; Emily Raab and Paula Bixler; daughter-in-law, Deborah Schaffer; nephew, Joseph Bixler; and his grandson, Bryce Schaffer.
Adriel is survived by his children, Max (Peggy) Schaffer, Nick Schaffer, Heidi (Rick) Henderson, and Dannah Schaffer; grandchildren, Jennifer (Nathan) Scearce, Andrea (Charlie) Butler, Ryan Friday, Lindy (Shaun) Adams, and Lee Henderson; nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, John (Barbara) Schaffer; niece, Vickie (Rick) Weber; and his nephew, Rodney Bixler.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN with Rev. Troy DeKemper officiating. A private burial to be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Black's Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. You can make checks out to Black's Cemetery, Inc. and mail them to 637 Pine Tree Dr., Mt. Vernon, IN, 47620.