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Christopher Shaffer Obituary
Christopher Lee Shaffer, 59, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Christopher was born Dec. 24, 1963, in Tiffin, to Jerry and Catharine Shaffer.
He is survived by his father, Jerry Shaffer of Findlay; sister, Deanna (Shaffer) Cleveland of Findlay; and two beloved children, Joshua Shaffer and Kara Shaffer, both of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Catharine (Devore) Shaffer.
Visitation to celebrate Christopher's life will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. A brief service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family will be there to welcome relatives and friends.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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