OBIT: Dwight S. SHAFFER, 2002, Jenner Crossroads, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SHAFFER
  
  Dwight S. Shaffer, 90, Jenner Crossroads, entered into the presence
  of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ Aug. 22, 2002, at Somerset
  Hospital.  Born June 15, 1912, in Jenner Township, son of George and
  Mary Naomi (Shaulis) Shaffer.  Preceded in death by parents; wife,
  former Sarah M. Lohr, on May 3, 1970; sister, Lillian Friedline; and
  brother, David.  Survived by children, Ruth A. married to Earl
  Stevens, Boswell RD; Richard G., a missionary pastor in Brazil; and
  Darlee M., married to Clinton Hay, Friedens RD; grandchildren, David
  L. Stevens, married to former Pattie Trent, Somerset RD; Debra L.
  (Stevens) married to Dennis Scheffel, Somerset RD; Heather D. Hay,
  Los Angeles; and Keith R. and James C. Hay, both of Friedens RD; and
  great-grandchildren Sharayah, Hannah, Clayton and Jeremy Scheffel,
  and Mary Beth Stevens.  Brother of Nevin, married to former Geraldine
  Miller, Somerset, Mary Jane Blough, Davidsville, and Myra Shaffer,
  Somerset.  Brother-in-law of Louis Lohr, Fishertown; Lloyd Lohr,
  Stoystown RD, and David Lohr, Friedens RD.  Also survived by numerous
  nieces and nephews.  Longtime active member of Zion-Hoffman
  Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friedens RD where he served as council
  member, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, superintendent and
  custodian.  Member of former Jenner Grange and the original Jenner
  Township 4-H Club.  Director Emeritus of the Garden of Memories
  Cemetery Association.  Served as Somerset County Home Farm Manager. 
  Prominent Jenner Township dairy farmer, former Jenner Township tax
  collector and owner of former Grandpa's Orchard Somerset.  He was an
  avid lifelong hunter.  Friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and
  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, at Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny
  Street, Boswell.  Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at
  Zion-Hoffman Church, the Rev. Kathleen Kuehl officiating.  There will
  be no viewing at the church.  Interment, Garden of Memories
  Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations in Dwight's name may be sent
  to Richard Shaffer Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 00661, Arlington,
  Texas 76007.
  
  Daily American, August 24, 2002
  
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