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Sharon Schaffer Obituary
December 12, 1936 - December 24, 2025
Sharon Schaffer, 89, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital. She was born December 12, 1936, in Waterloo, daughter of Homer and Myrtle (Morgan) Young. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1955.
Sharon married Clarence Schaffer on September 15, 1956, at First Baptist Church in Waterloo. Clarence preceded Sharon in death on April 20, 2024.
Sharon was an active member of St. Ansgar Lutheran Church for 65 years. She was an active advocate for American Red Cross donating many pints of blood in honor of her dad, Homer, who passed away in an auto accident in the 1950s
Sharon was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed baking, especially cakes for her grandkids' birthdays, and making Christmas cookies with them. She was sure to send a box of Christmas cookies to her kids and grandkids if they were not able to be with her.
She is survived by her children: Debra Foss of San Clemente, CA, Daniel (Jill) Schaffer of Colorado Springs, CO, and Bob (Kari) Schaffer of Waterloo; daughter-in-law, Linda Schaffer of Waterloo; nine grandchildren, brother Dave (Cathy) Young of Ankeny, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and son Bruce Schaffer.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, Waterloo, with visitation Friday, January 9, from 4-6:00PM at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball, Ave. with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to American Red Cross.
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Jane Calway
January 27, 2026
Sharon and I grew up together and then my family moved to Arizona but we remained close through phone calls, letters and visits throughout the years. We were cousins but also best friends. I will miss her greatly. She is a beautiful person on the outside and inside. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I am sorry that I missed the services but I didn't receive notice of when it would be held. I am sure that it was a great tribute to her memory.
Tom Akin
January 3, 2026
RIP - Sharon and Clarence were a "CLASS COUPLE " Now together again.
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