Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Kenneth C. Shaffer
Kenneth C. Shaffer
Obituary
Guest Book
Kenneth Shaffer Obituary
Cedar Rapids- Kenneth C. Shaffer was born December 17, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Santina (Sartorio) Shaffer. He graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in Restaurant Management. He was united in marriage to Traci Filben on February 21, 1997, in Quincy, IL. Kenneth was a truck driver for Forward Air trucking company. He enjoyed grilling, cooking spaghetti, fishing, gatherings with friends, ice sculpting and most of all spending time and traveling with his family. Kenneth passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics at the age of 55.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Traci; two sons, Raymond and Colby Shaffer; two sisters, Fran Kleineberge and Kathy Gambatesa and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Travis Shaffer.
A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 pm Friday, June 23, 2023 at Lake MacBride State Park at the main lodge. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Powell Funeral Home in Wellman is caring for Kenneth and his family.
View All Photos
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
415 7th Ave, Wellman, IA 52356
People and places connected with Kenneth
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Kenneth Shaffer's name
How to support Kenneth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Kenneth Shaffer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more