Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sheaffer, Dianne I. (Patterson) May 15, 2021
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Saturday May 22, 2021

Dianne I. Sheaffer

MUIR-Dianne I. Sheaffer, age 71 of Muir passed away May 15, 2021 at  her home 
after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was born January 17, 1950 in Ionia the 
daughter of George  O. and Rose A (Gammage) Patteron. Dianne married Gary 
Sheaffer August 10, 2000.

She was a graduate of SS.Peter and Paul Catholic School. Dianne worked at the 
Ionia County Courthouse for 45 years, 20+ as the county abstractor.

Dianne as a lifelong friend and volunteer of the Ionia County 4-H Horse program. 
She was the leader of Swinging Gates 4-H Horse Hippology Team for also 35+ 
years. She was involved in the 4-H Hippology State Committee through MSU 
Extension. Dianne was a member of the Great Lakes Buckskin Association for as 
many years and held many positions as officer and Board of Director. She was a 
member of the International Buckskin Association, The American Buckskin Registry 
of America and the American Quarter Horse Association. Dianne was a respected 
horsewoman and breeder of quality Buckskin horses who also influenced the growth 
and development  of many, many youths in the Ionia County 4-H Horse Program by 
sharing her love for horses.

Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary and sister Rosemary 
Wohlscheid.

Surviving is her brother Phil (Roz) Patteron of Ionia. Brother-in-law David 
(Shirley) Wohlscheid of Ionia. Step-children; Gary (Kendra) Sheaffer II of 
Wyandotte, MI and Lora (Charles) Batchelor of Shiloh, Georgia. Step-
grandchildren; Gary III, Chase. Emily and Hayley. Nieces Sulynn Bettinghouse and 
Bethan (Chad) Shaw, Nephews Mike(Sue) Wohlscheid and Brett (Hailie) Patterson 
and several great nieces and nephews who were dearly loved by her. She was also 
survived by special friend Richard Velasquez of Muir.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside Services and a Celebration of Dianne's life 
will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in 
Dianne's name to the Ionia County 4-H Program for a specific memorial to be 
determined. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Muir. Online condo- 
lences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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