Irene Shaffer Obituary

Irene E. Shaffer

Irene Elizabeth Shaffer, 90, passed away at 8:48 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Irene was born at home March 23, 1932, in Wapakoneta, to John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer who preceded her in death. She married Clyde Shaffer on June 5, 1954, and he preceded her in death Sept. 14, 1994.

Irene was a graduate of Botkins High School. She worked for Peerless Glove Factory before working for Ken Lugibihl Auto and Truck Center. She was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton. She was an avid gardener and loved watching birds and squirrels. She especially enjoyed collecting rocks. She loved traveling and dining out with her family. She was a loyal wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family.

She is survived by two children, Bradley (Marcia) Shaffer of Romney, Indiana, and Anna Maria (Greg) Brenneman of Bluffton; six grandchildren, Zachary (Ann) Brenneman of Findlay, Joshua (Jennifer) Brenneman of Bluffton, Veronica Shaffer of Romney, Greta Shaffer of Romney, Lydia Shaffer of Romney, and Sylvia Shaffer of Romney; five great-grandchildren, Isaiah Newhart (Brenneman) of Bluffton, Candon Brenneman of Findlay, Briahna Brenneman of Findlay, Gunnar Brenneman of Bluffton, and Zoey Brenneman of Bluffton; sister, JoAnn Averesch of Ottawa; brother-in-law, Carl "Wendell" Fronk of Uhrichsville, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Nancy Kramer of Wapakoneta, Camille Kramer of Wapakoneta, and Linda Kramer of Wapakoneta; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Irene was preceded in death by a son, John Shaffer; six siblings, Gloria Bauer, Paul Kramer, Ivo Kramer, Rita Fronk, Kenneth Kramer, and Myron "Mick"' Kramer; two brothers-in-law, Jerome Averesch and Al Bauer; and sister-in-law, Alma Kramer.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, with Fr. Luyen Dau officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery following Mass. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, with a prayer service starting at 7:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or Toledo Catholic Charities.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.