Obituary for Charles Shaffer
Charles Harrison Shaffer, 93, died peacefully at home in Hastings on September 19, 2022. Charles was born in July of 1929 to Charles and Vernie Catherine Shaffer in Elk, West Virginia. He graduated from Thomas High School in West Virginia in 1947 and joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1948 to 1952 aboard the USS Rochester CA-124, which engaged in hostilities during the Korean War.
After his service, he continued his education at Fairmont State College, Fairmont WV 1957; Bowling Green State University, OH 1968, and completed additional post-masters hours at Central Michigan University.
In 1957 he married Dorothy Ann Hughes. Charlie’s passion in life was education and working with youth. For 36 years, he was a secondary school educator and administrator. He taught and served as a school administrator in Alexandria and Carey, Ohio and retired from teaching at Tri-County High School in Howard City, Michigan. During the active years of his life, Charles held many different positions in his church and was active in community service organizations including Gideons speaking. He was a woodcarver and photographer. After retiring, Charlie and Dorothy spent 20 years traveling with NOMADS, a Mission Volunteer Group for the United Methodists. Most of all, he enjoyed the simplicity of life and had strong moral values; his deep faith was his foundation, and his family was closest to his heart.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his eight brothers, and eleven sisters. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Ann Shaffer, sons Karl D. (Joanne) and Donald H. (Valerie) Shaffer, and seven beloved grandchildren: Dorianne (Eric) Shaffer-Meineke, Jeannette, Kathryn, David, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Kevin Shaffer.
Services conducted by Pastor Bryce Feighner will be held at the Green Street United Methodist Church in Hastings on Friday, September 23 at 11:00 A.M. with interment at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M.
If desired, memorial contributions may be given to the Green Street United Methodist Church or Barry County Cares.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net
After his service, he continued his education at Fairmont State College, Fairmont WV 1957; Bowling Green State University, OH 1968, and completed additional post-masters hours at Central Michigan University.
In 1957 he married Dorothy Ann Hughes. Charlie’s passion in life was education and working with youth. For 36 years, he was a secondary school educator and administrator. He taught and served as a school administrator in Alexandria and Carey, Ohio and retired from teaching at Tri-County High School in Howard City, Michigan. During the active years of his life, Charles held many different positions in his church and was active in community service organizations including Gideons speaking. He was a woodcarver and photographer. After retiring, Charlie and Dorothy spent 20 years traveling with NOMADS, a Mission Volunteer Group for the United Methodists. Most of all, he enjoyed the simplicity of life and had strong moral values; his deep faith was his foundation, and his family was closest to his heart.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his eight brothers, and eleven sisters. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Ann Shaffer, sons Karl D. (Joanne) and Donald H. (Valerie) Shaffer, and seven beloved grandchildren: Dorianne (Eric) Shaffer-Meineke, Jeannette, Kathryn, David, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Kevin Shaffer.
Services conducted by Pastor Bryce Feighner will be held at the Green Street United Methodist Church in Hastings on Friday, September 23 at 11:00 A.M. with interment at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M.
If desired, memorial contributions may be given to the Green Street United Methodist Church or Barry County Cares.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net