age 86, passed away
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
at his home.
Born and
raised in Lafayette, IN.
He served in the United
States Army. Bill was a
graduate of Purdue University’s
School of Engineering
(Mechanical
Engineering).
He began his professional career at Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company, with 43 years of service
in both Akron, Ohio and Danville, Virginia.
He worked in the Racing and Truck-tire design
divisions.
Upon retirement, he relocated to the Tuscaloosa/
Northport area to be closer to his daughters
and grandchildren, and to continue his life-long
hobby of fishing. He was a member of Trinity
United Methodist Church, where he served on
several boards and loved greeting members on
Sunday mornings.
He is survived by his spouse, Darlene Ann Shaffer;
daughters, Catherine J. Shaffer and Laura L.
Raschilla (Bryan A. Raschilla); grandchildren,
Adam J. Raschilla and Kathryn E. Raschilla.
He is preceded in death by his parents (father Cuba
S. Shaffer and mother Rebecca Young Shaffer).
The family would like to express sincere thanks
to Oasis Hospice (Josh Shirley, RN) who cared for
him in his final time here on earth.
The family suggests memorials be made to Guiding
Eyes for the Blind (guidingeyes.org) or Trinity
United Methodist Church.
Memorial services to be announced at a later
date.
Condolences may be offered at www.heritagechapeltuscaloosa.
com
Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Chapel
Funeral Home & Cremations, A Dignity Memorial
Provider.
