Thomas C. Shafer

Thomas C. Shafer 1916-2020 Passed away peacefully on November 1st at age 104. Preceded in death by his wife of more than 59 years, Dorothy (Reidling), daughter Patty and son in law Terry Lowder, grandson Jeff Rossetti, sister Lucille, and brothers Fred and John Shafer. Survived by sons Gary (Beth) and Rick Shafer, grandchildren Karen Floyd and Aaron (Courtney) Shafer, and nieces Betty (George) Klein, Kay (David) Erickson, and Ruth (Jeff) Baugher, and nephew Fred (Patty) Shafer.

Retired from the Buckeye Union/Continental Insurance Companies, he was a former member of the American Legion, Post Number One, and was a proud veteran of the 356th Fighter Group of the Eighth Army Air Force, where he served as an airplane crew chief during WWII. He also served as a portal chief for more than fifty years at Ohio State football games. He was a long-time member of Christ Presbyterian/Kohr Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Guests are respectfully asked to wear masks and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for everyone attending.

His family will receive friends from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH FUNERAL HOME, 5554 Karl Road where his Funeral Service will be held at 10am, Saturday, November 7, 2020. Pastor Pam Patterson, officiating.

Interment will follow at Blendon Central Cemetery.