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Ronald Shaffer Obituary
July 28, 1952 - June 20, 2025
Kansas City, Missouri - Ronald P. Shaffer, 72, passed away peacefully at University Health Truman Medical Center on Friday, June 20, 2025. Ron was born on July 28, 1952, to loving parents, Thomas and Gennie Lee Shaffer in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from St. Mary's Grade School, Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst University, always proud of his Rockhurst personalized license plate. Upon graduating, he joined his brother, Dan, at Seiden's Furs, where he was the Vice President and Co-owner. After 30 happy years of working with his family, Ron retired and enjoyed traveling. He and his father, and later with his brother, had many enjoyable trips to Las Vegas. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Ron was a member of the Honorary Board of Directors of Rockhurst University. He was a life long Catholic. He made many forever friends from the Catholic Masses at St. Luke's Hospital Chapel. Ron is survived by his brother, Dan, his uncle Kenneth Schowengerdt, as well as numerous cousins and friends who have been a great support to him. Special thanks to dear friends who were constantly available to support him and make him laugh, Dr. Maiko Ebersole and Lorenzo Johnson. Visitation will be Saturday, June 28 at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows, 2552 Gilham Road, K.C. MO 64108, interment in the family plot at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family suggest contributions to the Sisters Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102.
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Pam Eveland
June 30, 2025
Dan sorry for your loss..will miss seeing you at UMB. I had retired a couple years ago never got to tell you guys. Take care.
Mark Wooddy
June 27, 2025
Dear Dan,
I am so grateful for the many memories I have of Ron. You, Ron and your Mom and Dad were amongst the first people I met when I moved to Kansas City 27 years ago. From Easter brunches at the Muehlebach in the "early days" to brunches at Union Station, dinners at Benton's finished with a Baked Alaska, donuts at Seiden's and Memorial Day celebrations at Santa Fe Towers, the list goes on and on. You all are my Kansas City Family.
Much Love,
Mark
Mary Giangalanti
June 26, 2025
Dan we are so sorry to hear of Ron´s passing! We won´t be able to make the service but we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Vito and Mary
Kenneth & Karl Schowengerdt
June 25, 2025
Dan, grief can be so hard but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and Ron with love today and always.
John Cleary
June 24, 2025
John Cleary
June 24, 2025
So sorry to hear about Ron. We were very good friends at Rockhurst College and beyond. Went on many trips together. Added a couple long ago photos from Disney World
Annie Fields
June 23, 2025
Dan,
I'm sorry to hear of Ron's passing. You both would come visit me at the dealerships that I worked at.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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