PNJ-Oct 4, 2012
Obit. of George Edward Schaffer
George Edward 'Ed' Schaffer, 87, of 2216 Rancho Blvd., Quincy, Ill., died September 24, 2012, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born May 27, 1925 in Quincy the son of Virgil and Dorothy Loudermilk Schaffer. He married Mary Lou Newberry on Aug 7, 1949 in Canton, Mo. She survives.
Ed was a graduate of Lewistown, Missouri High School. He was a truck driver for a number of years for Gem City Transfer. He then owned A & B Patio and Railing until he sold the business and returned to driving for Sharkey Transportation and Shottenkirk. Ed was a member of Madison Park Christian Church and was an avid golfer and woodworker. He made furniture for his entire family.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, two children, Michael Edward (Jacki) Schaffer of Quincy, and Viki Lynn (John) Gregowicz of Riverton, Il.; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Michael Schaffer, Jeremiah Stephen (Lindsay) Schaffer, and Caleb Michael Schaffer all of Quincy, Matthew Donovan (Jennifer) Brewer of New Berlin, Il. and Nicholas Adam (Jessica) Waterkotte of Auburn, Il, 7 great grandchildren Hanna, Paige, Eli, Carter, Abby, Nathan, and Lainey and a great grandson due in November; his sister Pat Gaines of Quincy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, a great grandson Miles Waterkotte, two brothers Virgil Schaffer, Jr. and Ed's twin brother Fred Schaffer and a sister Martha Jane Brownlee.
Services were held Sept. 28, 2012 in Madison Park Christian Church with Rev. Chuck Sackett officiating.
Burial was in Quincy Memorial Park.
Memorials can be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made at www.hansenspear.com. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
Obit. of George Edward Schaffer
George Edward 'Ed' Schaffer, 87, of 2216 Rancho Blvd., Quincy, Ill., died September 24, 2012, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born May 27, 1925 in Quincy the son of Virgil and Dorothy Loudermilk Schaffer. He married Mary Lou Newberry on Aug 7, 1949 in Canton, Mo. She survives.
Ed was a graduate of Lewistown, Missouri High School. He was a truck driver for a number of years for Gem City Transfer. He then owned A & B Patio and Railing until he sold the business and returned to driving for Sharkey Transportation and Shottenkirk. Ed was a member of Madison Park Christian Church and was an avid golfer and woodworker. He made furniture for his entire family.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, two children, Michael Edward (Jacki) Schaffer of Quincy, and Viki Lynn (John) Gregowicz of Riverton, Il.; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Michael Schaffer, Jeremiah Stephen (Lindsay) Schaffer, and Caleb Michael Schaffer all of Quincy, Matthew Donovan (Jennifer) Brewer of New Berlin, Il. and Nicholas Adam (Jessica) Waterkotte of Auburn, Il, 7 great grandchildren Hanna, Paige, Eli, Carter, Abby, Nathan, and Lainey and a great grandson due in November; his sister Pat Gaines of Quincy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, a great grandson Miles Waterkotte, two brothers Virgil Schaffer, Jr. and Ed's twin brother Fred Schaffer and a sister Martha Jane Brownlee.
Services were held Sept. 28, 2012 in Madison Park Christian Church with Rev. Chuck Sackett officiating.
Burial was in Quincy Memorial Park.
Memorials can be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made at www.hansenspear.com. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
PNJ-Oct 4, 2012
Obit. of George Edward Schaffer
George Edward 'Ed' Schaffer, 87, of 2216 Rancho Blvd., Quincy, Ill., died September 24, 2012, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born May 27, 1925 in Quincy the son of Virgil and Dorothy Loudermilk Schaffer. He married Mary Lou Newberry on Aug 7, 1949 in Canton, Mo. She survives.
Ed was a graduate of Lewistown, Missouri High School. He was a truck driver for a number of years for Gem City Transfer. He then owned A & B Patio and Railing until he sold the business and returned to driving for Sharkey Transportation and Shottenkirk. Ed was a member of Madison Park Christian Church and was an avid golfer and woodworker. He made furniture for his entire family.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, two children, Michael Edward (Jacki) Schaffer of Quincy, and Viki Lynn (John) Gregowicz of Riverton, Il.; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Michael Schaffer, Jeremiah Stephen (Lindsay) Schaffer, and Caleb Michael Schaffer all of Quincy, Matthew Donovan (Jennifer) Brewer of New Berlin, Il. and Nicholas Adam (Jessica) Waterkotte of Auburn, Il, 7 great grandchildren Hanna, Paige, Eli, Carter, Abby, Nathan, and Lainey and a great grandson due in November; his sister Pat Gaines of Quincy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, a great grandson Miles Waterkotte, two brothers Virgil Schaffer, Jr. and Ed's twin brother Fred Schaffer and a sister Martha Jane Brownlee.
Services were held Sept. 28, 2012 in Madison Park Christian Church with Rev. Chuck Sackett officiating.
Burial was in Quincy Memorial Park.
Memorials can be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made at www.hansenspear.com. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
Obit. of George Edward Schaffer
George Edward 'Ed' Schaffer, 87, of 2216 Rancho Blvd., Quincy, Ill., died September 24, 2012, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born May 27, 1925 in Quincy the son of Virgil and Dorothy Loudermilk Schaffer. He married Mary Lou Newberry on Aug 7, 1949 in Canton, Mo. She survives.
Ed was a graduate of Lewistown, Missouri High School. He was a truck driver for a number of years for Gem City Transfer. He then owned A & B Patio and Railing until he sold the business and returned to driving for Sharkey Transportation and Shottenkirk. Ed was a member of Madison Park Christian Church and was an avid golfer and woodworker. He made furniture for his entire family.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, two children, Michael Edward (Jacki) Schaffer of Quincy, and Viki Lynn (John) Gregowicz of Riverton, Il.; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Michael Schaffer, Jeremiah Stephen (Lindsay) Schaffer, and Caleb Michael Schaffer all of Quincy, Matthew Donovan (Jennifer) Brewer of New Berlin, Il. and Nicholas Adam (Jessica) Waterkotte of Auburn, Il, 7 great grandchildren Hanna, Paige, Eli, Carter, Abby, Nathan, and Lainey and a great grandson due in November; his sister Pat Gaines of Quincy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, a great grandson Miles Waterkotte, two brothers Virgil Schaffer, Jr. and Ed's twin brother Fred Schaffer and a sister Martha Jane Brownlee.
Services were held Sept. 28, 2012 in Madison Park Christian Church with Rev. Chuck Sackett officiating.
Burial was in Quincy Memorial Park.
Memorials can be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made at www.hansenspear.com. Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
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