Charles John Sheaffer

1958 - 2021

Charles John Sheaffer, 63, of Sinking Spring passed away on May 29, 2021, at home with his wife and daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Doretta A. (Ford) Sheaffer and one daughter, Kimberly C. Sheaffer. Charlie was born in Reading on January 7, 1958, the only son of the late John Sheaffer and Jewell (Lilly) Sheaffer. Charlie was a 1975 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and attended West Chester State College (University). He played lacrosse at West Chester and graduated in 1979. He began his career as an English teacher at Exeter Township Senior High School. He transitioned into quality systems management, having worked 38 years with four companies, Gilbert/Commonwealth, Quality Systems, Inc., General Physics Corporation and finally, SAI Global Inc, where he spent over 17 years as the Operations Manager, US and Canada, until his retirement in May 2021. Several of his neighbors were convinced he was employed by the CIA, having worked from home for over the past twenty years. Each move was based on his desire for more responsibility and to get off the road in order to be present in the lives of his wife and daughter, a decision never once regretted. He enjoyed spending summer weeks in Sea Isle City, NJ, weekends in Ann Arbor, MI, evenings at the Tavern on Penn and every possible moment with his beloved wife and daughter. He was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, The Washington Football Team, and the New York Knicks, three teams that conspired against him to continually disappoint over the past thirty years. He took particular pride in his daughter’s alma mater, the Michigan Wolverines, and never missed a televised sporting event. Charlie particularly enjoyed gathering with a small but loyal contingent of Wolverine friends to watch big games. Go Blue! Charlie would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the McGlinn Cancer Center at Tower Health and Hospice care for their care and compassion, and his niece, Daniella Lynch, a physician’s assistant who provided the recommendation for a second opinion with her group of physicians at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. When you think of Charlie, please don’t shed a tear. Instead, remember the times spent together that brought a warm memory and a smile to your face. He loved life and making people laugh. Death is not the end; it’s only the beginning for those who have accepted Christ as their personal Savior. A viewing will be held at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, on Thursday, June 10, from 11:00am-1:00pm followed by a service at 1:00pm. Donations may be made in Charlie’s name to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed and webcast accessed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.