Gregory John Shaffer

07/15/47 - 09/19/21

Greg Shaffer, age 74, beloved son of the Rev. Rollin and Ethel Shaffer, late of Venice, Fla., died of MRSA-related pneumonia on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Sarasota, Fla.

Greg was born July 15, 1947, was an engaging, classy man with a British accent, acquired in his 32 years as a residence of Oxford, England. He served as a management consultant for Jaguar and British Heinz as well as an educator on management strategies for many other industries. He loved learning, from his time at Nutley (NJ) High School to Amherst, Yale, Mansfield College, Oxford and London Business School.

Mourners include his loving daughter, Katharine, his dear grandchildren, Leigh and Luke, all from England, as well as Erminie Shaffer and his wife, the Rev. Robin Mattison. Many relatives and friends mourn the loss of his courtesy, generosity, intelligence and playful banter. He is preceded in death by his dear artist sister, Nancy, and his beloved son, Laurence.

We shall mourn and give thanks at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 790 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL, at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Flowers or gifts for the ministry of Emmanuel Church are most welcome.