Gerald Shaffer

Gerald Shaffer, 91, a lifelong residence of Homer, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Homer Township in 1919 to Thurman B. and Goldie Shaffer. Gerald married Rose Mary Licking in 1948 and she survives.

Gerald was a Farmer his entire life. He served on the Homer School Board for 17 years; he was also a Homer Township supervisor for 12 years, and a member of the United Methodist Church of Homer.

He is survived by:

wife: Rose Mary,

daughters: Jerri Lou (Terry) Crandall of Homer and

Kally Sue (Mark) Walcott of Minneapolis, MN, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Visitation for family and friends will be will be Wednesday, July 20, 2011, from 2-4 and 6-8, at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224. Service will be on Thursday, July 21 at 11:00 A.M., at the funeral home, with Pastor Mark Mitchell officiating. Burial will take place at Fisher Cemetery in Homer. Assistance with Memorial Contributions to Lifespan Good Samaritan or United Methodist Church of Homer (Handicap Accessibility) is available at the Funeral Home.