Gerald L. Jerry Schaffer
February 23, 2005
Schaffer, Gerald L. “Jerry”, 69, formerly of Great Bend, Kansas, businessman and investor, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005. Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Celebration of Life service, 10:00 A.M., Saturday, Heritage Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Marjorie; sons, Mark of Delray Beach, FL, Matthew of Palm Beach, FL; daughters, Jada Smith and husband, Terry, of Salina, Geralyn Evers of Wichita; mother, Olinda Schaffer of La Crosse; twin brother, Paul of San Mateo, CA, and brothers, Joe of Willits, CA, Dennis and Charles of La Crosse, Ken of San Mateo, CA, Irvin of Mountain Home, AR; sisters, Virginia Dreiling of Hays, Gladys Haugaard of Happy Camp, CA, Mary Ann Gariepy of Ft. Myers, FL; grandchildren, Veronica, Vincent, Justin, Doug, Lexy, and Jaclyn Schaffer, Hollyn and Blake Smith. Preceded by father, Vincent; brother, Virgil. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Hospice Center at Via Christi-St. Francis Campus, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 and Heritage Baptist Church, 13500 W. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67235.
Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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Dan and I read in the Salina paper this morning that Jerry had passed on. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. My folks thought so much of him and Marjie. He was comforting to me when dad died and I appreciated him so much then. We cannot make the service but our prayers are with you. With love Dan and Marcia
Marjorie,Geralyn,Jada,Mark, and Matt: We extend our prayers and sympathy to your family at this time of sorrow. In so many ways we will forever miss your dad. He was the ‘Master of grilling’ and he was a kind and caring person. He touched many lives and will always be remembered.May he rest in peace.
To the family of Jerry Schaffer Jerry’s sense of humor and his insight and knowledge of the manufactured home business will be greatly missed. I appreciated all the effort Jerry had made towards the sell of my mobile home. He loved and was very proud of his family and very proud of their accomplishments. He will be missed, Sincere condolensces,
Marjorie and Kids, I can’t be there so I hope to get messages through to you. Mr. Schaffer (he will always be Mr. Schaffer to me) was so very good to me as a boy. I love him dearly and will all of my life. He is a man of faith as are his family members and you will all see him again soon. Please know that prayers are being said for you all on the other side of the planet.
Dear Margie, I remember Jerry well. My dad, Gene Obholz had a high regard for him and loved visiting with him. I am so sorry for your loss and will remember him specially in my prayers. I also send special condolences to Olinda. May God grant you many gifts of comfort and peace. As I work with the people of Mississippi, I will remember the joy that Jerry brought to life. God bless you all.