Francis C. Shafer

Oct. 4, 1920 - July 25, 2010
GRANGER - Francis Carl Shafer, 89, of Granger, formerly of South Bend, passed away July 25, 2010. Born October 4, 1920, he was the son of the late Vernon Joseph and Louise Clara (Schiffli) Shafer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred Shafer. After serving in the Army during World War II as an engineer, Francis married Joan M. Vanderbosch on November 22, 1945. She preceded him in death in 2002. Francis is survived by two daughters, Linda (Doc Andrews) Shafer of Granger and Sandi Plummer of New Palestine, IN; two brothers, Joseph of South Bend and Jack Shafer of Granger; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Shafer was a tool designer and later an engineer draftsman. He retired from Bendix in 1985. His favorite thing in life was tennis (playing and watching), being an avid tennis player until age 85, winning many city and state tournaments. After retirement he was asked and then coaxed by his daughter to take a coaching job with Saint Joseph High School which he thoroughly enjoyed for the next 15 years. He also enjoyed bowling, and was a member of the Bowlers Hall of Fame. Francis retired as a football usher, holding a Gold Card, at the University of Notre Dame. He was also a member of St. Anthony's Parish where he was part of the Ushers Club. Friends may call from 9:30 to 11 AM on Friday in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, with Mass beginning at 11 AM. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Please don't send flowers; instead, please make donations to the church. To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.