Ira was a 1970 graduate of Tiffin Columbian in Tiffin, Ohio. He then went on to service in the U.S. Marines from March 30, 1971 to March 13, 1974. After his time in the U.S. Marines he reenlisted in to the U.S. Army from November 5, 1980 to October 31, 2000. Ira went on to work for AT&T for over 20 years before he retired.
Ira was best known for airbrushing, tattooing and riding motorcycles. He was married to Rita for over 20 years before she left us in 2017 due to Cancer.
Ira is survived by two sisters, a stepbrother, and four stepsisters. His sons; Jerry and Jeremy, his daughters; Jean and Charly, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Ira is preceded in death by his wife; Rita, his father; Ira Chaffee Sr., his mother; Betty Traunero, his brother; Kenneth Chaffee, and his sister; Deana Thomson.
A celebration of life for Ira will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Chaffee family.
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