He was born on June 8, 1927 in Butler, Indiana.
He was a World War II Navy Veteran. He worked for Keyes Super Market in Orland, and later worked for many years for Gay’s Super Market as a manager. He retired as a part-time manager for Bunch’s Shop Rite in Orland, Indiana.
He was a member of the Orland American Legion Post # 423, and served as a past commander, and was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Al married Beverly A. Stoldt, they were married for 50 years. She preceded him in death on January 25, 1998.
Surviving are a daughter, Michelle (David) Gravit of Hudson, Indiana, a son, Randy Shaffer of Orland, Indiana, 5 grandchildren, Gary (Jennifer) May of Georgia, Jennifer Shaffer of Georgia, Chris (Melissa) Kelly of Colorado, Joshua (Heidi) Shaffer of Wolcottville, Indiana, and Jessica (Dale) Cassel of West Virginia, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Mary (Michael) Gray of Goshen, Indiana, and a sister-in-law, Marlene Shaffer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Shaffer, a son, Gary Alvin Shaffer, a grand-daughter, Taryn Suzette Gravit, his parents, Raymond Paul Shaffer, and Florence (Burk) Madison, brothers, Lloyd Shaffer and Michael Shaffer, and a good friend, Barbara Sams.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 am Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Indiana. Pastor Tamra Gerber will officiate the service.
Military honors will be conducted by the Orland American Legion Post # 423 Color Guard and United States Navy Honor Guard.
Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund.
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