Marilyn Louise Chapman

F, b. 11 January 1939, d. 6 April 1981
Father*Bryan Jennings Chapman b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 15 Oct 1959
Mother*Verda Edna Thompson b. 3 Aug 1914, d. 23 Dec 2001
Marilyn Chapman 1955 sophomore portrait Miami High School, Miami, Oklahoma
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1959As of before 1959,her married name was Cousatte.
Married Namebefore 1969As of before 1969,her married name was Cooper.
Married Name13 February 1969As of 13 February 1969,her married name was Opechka.
Married Name13 February 1969As of 13 February 1969,her married name was Opichka.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 January 1939Marilyn Louise Chapman was born on 11 January 1939 at Oklahoma also reported as 11 Jan 1938.
She was the daughter of Bryan Jennings Chapman and Verda Edna Thompson.
Marriagebefore 1959Marilyn Louise Chapman married (?) Cousatte before 1959.
Marriagebefore 1969Marilyn Louise Chapman married Melvin C. Cooper before 1969.
Divorce7 February 1969Marilyn Louise Chapman and Melvin C. Cooper were divorced on 7 February 1969 at Island, Washington.
Marriage13 February 1969Marilyn Louise Chapman married Bernard Joseph Opichka on 13 February 1969 at Island, Washington.
Death6 April 1981Marilyn Louise Chapman died on 6 April 1981 at age 42.

Melvin C. Cooper

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1969Melvin C. Cooper married Marilyn Louise Chapman, daughter of Bryan Jennings Chapman and Verda Edna Thompson, before 1969.
Divorce7 February 1969Melvin C. Cooper and Marilyn Louise Chapman were divorced on 7 February 1969 at Island, Washington.

Bernard Joseph Opichka

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernard Joseph Opichka was also known as Opechka.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage13 February 1969Bernard Joseph Opichka married Marilyn Louise Chapman, daughter of Bryan Jennings Chapman and Verda Edna Thompson, on 13 February 1969 at Island, Washington.

(?) Cousatte

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1959(?) Cousatte married Marilyn Louise Chapman, daughter of Bryan Jennings Chapman and Verda Edna Thompson, before 1959.

Charles Wayne Ward

M, b. 22 June 1946, d. 4 January 2014
Father*Richard Lee Ward b. 4 Nov 1911, d. 27 Sep 1993
Mother*Lena Ellen Chapman b. 3 Nov 1910, d. 11 May 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1946Charles Wayne Ward was born on 22 June 1946 at Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri.
He was the son of Richard Lee Ward and Lena Ellen Chapman.
Death4 January 2014Charles Wayne Ward died on 4 January 2014 at Missouri at age 67.

John H. Jacobs

M, b. 29 January 1906, d. 22 January 1978
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn H. Jacobs married Lena Margaret Hemeyer.
Birth29 January 1906John H. Jacobs was born on 29 January 1906 at Nebraska.
Death22 January 1978He died on 22 January 1978 at South Dakota at age 71.

Child of John H. Jacobs and Lena Margaret Hemeyer

Lena Margaret Hemeyer

F, b. 26 September 1905, d. 9 January 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jacobs.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLena Margaret Hemeyer married John H. Jacobs.
Birth26 September 1905Lena Margaret Hemeyer was born on 26 September 1905 at Wagner, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Death9 January 2003She died on 9 January 2003 at age 97.

Child of Lena Margaret Hemeyer and John H. Jacobs

Archie Wayne Starkey

M, b. 7 May 1945, d. 2 June 2006
Father*Milfred Robert Starkey b. 16 Nov 1918, d. 20 Jul 1971
Mother*Mildred Mearl Chadwick b. 28 Oct 1920, d. 13 Jan 1999
Archie Starkey 1963 senior portrait Enterprise High School, Redding, Shasta, California
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 May 1945Archie Wayne Starkey was born on 7 May 1945 at Redding, Shasta, California.
He was the son of Milfred Robert Starkey and Mildred Mearl Chadwick.
Marriage2 March 1963Archie Wayne Starkey married Gwendolyn J. Morgan on 2 March 1963 at Shasta, California.
Death2 June 2006Archie Wayne Starkey died on 2 June 2006 at Anderson, California, at age 61.

Gwendolyn J. Morgan

F, b. 5 November 1944, d. 24 January 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGwendolyn J. Morgan was also known as Ewen J.
Married Name2 March 1963As of 2 March 1963,her married name was Starkey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1944Gwendolyn J. Morgan was born on 5 November 1944 at Solano, California.
Marriage2 March 1963She married Archie Wayne Starkey, son of Milfred Robert Starkey and Mildred Mearl Chadwick, on 2 March 1963 at Shasta, California.
Death24 January 1998Gwendolyn J. Morgan died on 24 January 1998 at Redding, Shasta, California, at age 53.

Timothy Fritsch

M, d. 19 August 1983
Father*Gerald Fritsch b. 14 May 1921, d. 6 Nov 2016
Mother*Rosella May Hamilton b. 21 May 1929, d. 16 Jan 2003
Life EventDateDescription
Timothy Fritsch was the son of Gerald Fritsch and Rosella May Hamilton.
Death19 August 1983Timothy Fritsch died on 19 August 1983.

LouAnn Fritsch

F, b. 17 July 1953, d. 1 March 1997
Father*Gerald Fritsch b. 14 May 1921, d. 6 Nov 2016
Mother*Rosella May Hamilton b. 21 May 1929, d. 16 Jan 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouAnn Fritsch married Robert Olson Jr.
Birth17 July 1953LouAnn Fritsch was born on 17 July 1953 at Iowa, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Gerald Fritsch and Rosella May Hamilton.
Death1 March 1997LouAnn Fritsch died on 1 March 1997 at age 43.
Burialafter 1 March 1997She was buried after 1 March 1997 at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Robert Olson Jr.

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Olson Jr. married LouAnn Fritsch, daughter of Gerald Fritsch and Rosella May Hamilton.

Edna Maas

F, b. 23 February 1906, d. 26 December 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 October 1924As of 16 October 1924,her married name was Shaffer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 February 1906Edna Maas was born on 23 February 1906 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriage16 October 1924She married William Henry Shaffer, son of John Pelter Shaffer and Letitia Elizabeth Hamilton, on 16 October 1924 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death26 December 1972Edna Maas died on 26 December 1972 at age 66 Mrs William Shaffer (Edna Maas) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald December 27, 1972 - Mrs William Shaffer (Edna Maas) obituary
Burialafter 26 December 1972She was buried after 26 December 1972 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Children of Edna Maas and William Henry Shaffer

Lorraine Catherine Shaffer

F, b. 12 October 1935, d. 29 February 2016
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Lorraine Catherine (Shaffer) Dimitroff
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 November 1957As of 30 November 1957,her married name was Dimitroff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 October 1935Lorraine Catherine Shaffer was born on 12 October 1935 at Iowa Township, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Marriage30 November 1957Lorraine Catherine Shaffer married Eldon August Dimitroff on 30 November 1957.
Death29 February 2016Lorraine Catherine Shaffer died on 29 February 2016 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 80 Lorraine C. Dimitroff, age 80, of Dubuque, IA, was called home peacefully at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016, at home with her three loving sons by her side. To honor Lorraine's life, funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, with Phil Smith officiating. To celebrate Lorraine's life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Behr Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Lorraine was born on October 12, 1935, in Dubuque, daughter of William and Edna (Maas) Shaffer. She was one of 14 brothers and sisters and graduated from St. Columbkille High School in 1953. She was a great student, even earning the American Legion School Award entitled the Certificate of Distinguished Achievement which also recognized her "possession of those high qualities of Honor, Courage, Scholarship, Leadership and Service". During her Columbkille days she went to live with her aunt and uncle, John and Helen Maas, who owned the original Bel-Du Inn which today is known as Happy's. While working there she acquired the name Sweet Lorraine because of her kind and easy going personality. She also first met her future husband, Eldon Dimitroff, there and they were married on Nov. 30, 1957. On her first anniversary, she gave birth to their first son, John. Mark, David and Daniel would follow.

She worked part time at Clark Transfer and Storage Company for many years. She was very active at Holy Ghost Parish regularly volunteering in the library. She was in Mother's Club and the Rosary Society, often handling all of the paperwork. Being good with numbers, she was the defacto family tax specialist for her parents and many of her brothers and sisters. She loved singing in the church choir and her voice was beautiful and very distinctive as we could always make it out from the pew. She did bowling league for many years and traveled to out of town tournaments in Kansas City and Indianapolis. One of her favorite things was to play Yahtzee with her family. No one yelled "Yahtzee" like Lorraine. She loved watching her boys play sports attending all of the games with Eldon. Her two favorite things to have were Marco's Pizza and Coca-Cola. Her smile would absolutely light up the room.

But in 1996 she was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and she fought that disease for the next 20 years. We can only say that during that time she showed such courage and strength that we will forever cherish the time we were able to spend with her. Her love came out to us daily and we have felt for a long time that she was really caring for us. She was a beautiful, beautiful person and we will miss her dearly.

Those left to cherish Lorraine's memory include

her sons,
John Dimitroff,
David Dimitroff
and Daniel Dimitroff, all of Dubuque;

and her siblings,
Shirley Mihalakis,
Richard "Dick" (Patricia) Shaffer,
Clarence Shaffer,
James "Jimmy" (Rose) Shaffer
Harold (Sue) Shaffer, all of Dubuque, IA
and William "Billy" Shaffer, Osage, IA.

She was preceded in death by her son, Mark; her husband, Eldon; her parents, William and Edna; and her siblings Alice, Irvin, Donald, John "Jack", Rita, Mary and Leonard.
Burialafter 29 February 2016She was buried after 29 February 2016 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Child of Lorraine Catherine Shaffer and Eldon August Dimitroff

Eldon August Dimitroff

M, b. 30 April 1926, d. 28 December 2011
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 April 1926Eldon August Dimitroff was born on 30 April 1926 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriage30 November 1957He married Lorraine Catherine Shaffer, daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas, on 30 November 1957.
Death28 December 2011Eldon August Dimitroff died on 28 December 2011 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 85 Eldon A. Dimitroff, 85, of 233 E. 27th St., died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque, of natural causes.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the Marine Corps League. To celebrate Eldon's life, friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St.

He was born on April 30, 1926, in Dubuque, son of John and Alma (Nank) Dimitroff.

Eldon served with the Marines from 1944 to 1946 during World War II.

He married Lorraine Shaffer on Nov. 30, 1957, at St. Patrick's Church in Dubuque.

Eldon worked for the Milwaukee Road and Soo Line Railroad for 39 years. He was a section man and member of the Maintenance of Way Union.

He was a member of Holy Ghost Church.

Eldon was an avid trout fisherman and hunter. He was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan. He coached independent league baseball for five years for the Hurricanes. He helped at the Farmers Market on Saturdays for many years, selling apples for Pete Henkels and Blue Bell Orchard. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends and caring for his wife of 54 years.

Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Dimitroff, of Dubuque; three sons, John Dimitroff, David Dimitroff and Daniel Dimitroff, all of Dubuque; and a brother, Roy Dimitroff, of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark; and a sister, Marcella Frommelt.
Burialafter 28 December 2011He was buried after 28 December 2011 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Child of Eldon August Dimitroff and Lorraine Catherine Shaffer

Mark Kevin Dimitroff

M, b. 1 March 1961, d. 19 August 1993
Father*Eldon August Dimitroff b. 30 Apr 1926, d. 28 Dec 2011
Mother*Lorraine Catherine Shaffer b. 12 Oct 1935, d. 29 Feb 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 March 1961Mark Kevin Dimitroff was born on 1 March 1961.
He was the son of Eldon August Dimitroff and Lorraine Catherine Shaffer.
Death19 August 1993Mark Kevin Dimitroff died on 19 August 1993 at age 32.
Burialafter 19 August 1993He was buried after 19 August 1993 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Alice M. Shaffer

F, b. 5 June 1924, d. 21 October 2013
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Alice (Shaffer) Rosecamp Voels
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rosecamp.
Married Name1978As of 1978,her married name was Voels.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlice M. Shaffer married Leonard Rosecamp.
Birth5 June 1924Alice M. Shaffer was born on 5 June 1924 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Marriage1978Alice M. Shaffer married Harold Voels in 1978.
Death21 October 2013Alice M. Shaffer died on 21 October 2013 at age 89 Alice M. Voels, age 89, of 5490 Sun Valley Dr., formerly of 2643 Central Ave., passed away at 2:21 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2013 at her home of natural causes. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. To celebrate Alice's life friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday at Behr Funeral Home.

Alice was born on June 5, 1924 in Dubuque, IA daughter of William and Edna (Mas) Shaffer.

Alice was a lifelong resident of Dubuque. She married Leonard Rosecamp. Alice later married Harold Voels in 1978. She stayed at home raising her children. Alice later worked at A.Y. McDonald's for 21 years. She was an avid bowler. Alice enjoyed working and also raised 5 of her sister's children. She loved animals and plants.


Alice is survived by her children,
Sandy Schuller, Dubuque, IA,
Barbara Lindecker, Asbury, IA,

her daughter-in-law,
Gail Voels, Remona, CA,

4 grandchildren,
Kenny and Julie Lindecker,
Rob and Farren Voels,

and 1 great-grandchild,

her sister Rita's children,     
Donna,
Dolly,
Pat,
Sally,
Joe, all of Dubuque,

her siblings,
Lorraine Dimitroff,
Shirley Mihalakis,
Billy Shaffer,
James Shaffer,
Richard Shaffer,
Clarence Shaffer,
Harold Shaffer,

and several nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a son Dennis Voels, 2 sons-in-law Gary Schuller and Ken Lindecker, 2 sisters Rita Pfab and Mary Breitbach and 4 brothers Ervin, Jack, Donald and Leonard Shaffer.

Child of Alice M. Shaffer and Harold Voels

Irvin J. Shaffer

M, b. 18 April 1925, d. 29 January 1984
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIrvin J. Shaffer was also known as Ervin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIrvin J. Shaffer married Eileen E. (?).
Birth18 April 1925Irvin J. Shaffer was born on 18 April 1925.
He was the son of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Death29 January 1984Irvin J. Shaffer died on 29 January 1984 at age 58.

Donald H. Shaffer

M, b. 24 March 1929, d. 27 June 1993
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald H. Shaffer was also known as Donnie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDonald H. Shaffer married Judy (?).
Birth24 March 1929Donald H. Shaffer was born on 24 March 1929 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Death27 June 1993Donald H. Shaffer died on 27 June 1993 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 64.

John Shaffer

M, b. 9 February 1931, d. 6 June 1981
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameJohn Shaffer also went by the name of Jack.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Shaffer married Suzanne K. (?).
Birth9 February 1931John Shaffer was born on 9 February 1931.
He was the son of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Death6 June 1981John Shaffer died on 6 June 1981 at age 50.

Rita Shaffer

F, b. 10 April 1933, d. 2 December 1960
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Pfab.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRita Shaffer married Tony Pfab.
Birth10 April 1933Rita Shaffer was born on 10 April 1933.
She was the daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Death2 December 1960Rita Shaffer died on 2 December 1960 at age 27.

Mary E. Shaffer

F, b. 19 March 1945, d. 7 September 2009
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Mary (Shaffer) Breitbach
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 April 1962As of 28 April 1962,her married name was Breitbach.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1945Mary E. Shaffer was born on 19 March 1945.
She was the daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Marriage28 April 1962Mary E. Shaffer married Michael J. Breitbach on 28 April 1962.
Death7 September 2009Mary E. Shaffer died on 7 September 2009 at age 64 Mary E. Breitbach, age 65, of 1575 Maple St., passed away at 3:21 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2009, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery following cremation.

Mary was born on March 19, 1945, in Dubuque, daughter of William and Edna (Maas) Shaffer.

Mary married Michael J. Brietbach on April 28, 1962, at St. Raphael's Cathedral; he preceded her in death on May 20, 2009. She worked as a bartender at the Old Log Tavern in Wisconsin and at River City Tap & Grill in Dubuque. She also cleaned houses. She liked sewing, doing jigsaw puzzles, cooking and gardening. She enjoyed the river and outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Her greatest joy was to be with her family.

Survivors:     1 daughter:     Angela M. Griffith, San Antonio, TX
3 Sons:     Michael K. Breitbach,
Donald J. (Connie Reiter) Breitbach,
Thomas J. (Cheryl Ostrander) Breitbach, all of Dubuque;
14 Grandchildren:     Caitlyn, Candice, Justin, Jerred Griffith, Meagan, Steffanie, Sarah, Michelle Breitbach and Sondra Willis, Phillip Breitbach, Nicholas, Natalie and Emilie Reiter and Chase Breitbach;
2 Great-grandchildren: Kirsten and Jadden;
3 sisters,     Alice Voels, of Dubuque,
Lorraine (Eldon) Dimitroff, of Dubuque,
Shirley Mihalakis, of Dubuque;
6 brothers, William Shaffer, of Hazel Green, Wis.,
Richard (Patricia) Shaffer, of Dubuque,
Clarence Shaffer, of Dubuque,
James (Rose) Shaffer, of Dubuque,
Leonard Shaffer, of Dubuque,
Harold (Sue) Shaffer, of Dubuque
nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by a daughter and a son, Caroline and Robert Breitbach, both in infancy; a sister, Rita (Tony) Pfab; and three brothers, Irvin (Eileen) Shaffer, Donald Shaffer and John (Sue) Shaffer.

Leonard G. Shaffer Sr.

M, b. 15 September 1947, d. 6 February 2013
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeonard G. Shaffer Sr. married Diane Meyer.
Birth15 September 1947Leonard G. Shaffer Sr. was born on 15 September 1947.
He was the son of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Death6 February 2013Leonard G. Shaffer Sr. died on 6 February 2013 at age 65.

Richard H. Shaffer

M, b. 2 November 1940, d. 20 May 2017
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
Richard H Shaffer
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameRichard H. Shaffer also went by the name of Dick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 November 1940Richard H. Shaffer was born on 2 November 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Marriage11 June 1960Richard H. Shaffer married Patricia E. Tracy on 11 June 1960.
Death20 May 2017Richard H. Shaffer died on 20 May 2017 at age 76 Richard H. "Dick" Shaffer, age 76, of Dubuque, IA, was called home peacefully at 9:40 p.m., on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Dick's life, funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, with Deacon John Stierman officiating. To celebrate Dick's life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m., until the time of services at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, at Behr Funeral Home.

Dick was born on November 2, 1940, in Dubuque, IA, son of William and Edna (Maas) Shaffer.

Dick was united in marriage to Patricia Tracy on June 11, 1960, at St. Mary's Church in Dubuque. They were truly blessed with almost 57 years together, and 5 children. Dick was a very talented auto body technician who would invest his first 10 years with Wilson Brothers before eventually moving to Dan Kruse Pontiac, where he would devote another 34 years to his trade before finally retiring in 2004. Dick was a loyal man, who was not only proud to be a union member over the years, but also made no apologies for always putting his family first. In his free time, one of Dick's favorite pastimes was watching his beloved Cubbies, and their World Series win on his birthday last year was one of the greatest gifts Dick could have ever asked for. Our hearts ache with the loss of our husband, father and grandfather, but we are grateful for all of the memories he leaves behind and the countless lessons in the importance of delivery when it comes to some good old fashion sarcasm in your day.

Those left to cherish Dick's memory include

his loving wife,
Patricia "Pat" Shaffer, Dubuque, IA;

his 4 sons,
Greg (Joy) Shaffer, Dubuque, IA,
Steve (Maryann) Shaffer, Dubuque, IA,
Jeff Shaffer, Dubuque, IA
and Eric (Kristi) Shaffer, Robins, IA;

his 13 grandchildren,
Holly (Flaco) Santoyo, Kayla (Anjison) DePaepe, Hayley Shaffer, Brandon Shaffer, Hunter Shaffer, Jared Shaffer, Chandler Shaffer, Cassandra Shaffer, Asia Shaffer, Payzlee Shaffer, Jovi, Kinzi and Addi;

his 6 great-grandchildren;

and his 5 siblings,
Shirley (Pete Schwartz) Mihalakis, Dubuque, IA,
William "Bill" Shaffer, Northwood, IA,
Clarence Shaffer, Dubuque, IA,
Jim (Rose) Shaffer, Dubuque, IA
and Harold (Sue) Shaffer, Dubuque, IA.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Gail Mussehl; and 8 siblings, Irvin (Ilene) Shaffer, Jack (Sue) Shaffer, Donnie (Judy) Shaffer, Alice Voels, Rita (Tony) Pfab, Lorraine (Eldon) Dimitroff, Leonard (Diane "Dede" Meyer) Shaffer and Mary Breitbach.

Patricia E. Tracy

F, b. 10 November 1940, d. 11 August 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 June 1960As of 11 June 1960,her married name was Shaffer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 November 1940Patricia E. Tracy was born on 10 November 1940 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriage11 June 1960She married Richard H. Shaffer, son of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas, on 11 June 1960.
Death11 August 2020Patricia E. Tracy died on 11 August 2020 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 79.

William Paul Shaffer

M, b. 9 June 1939, d. 30 December 2020
Father*William Henry Shaffer b. 26 Jun 1905, d. 5 Aug 1976
Mother*Edna Maas b. 23 Feb 1906, d. 26 Dec 1972
William (Bill) Paul Shaffer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Paul Shaffer was also known as Bill.
NicknameWilliam Paul Shaffer also went by the name of Billy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 June 1939William Paul Shaffer was born on 9 June 1939 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.
Marriagebefore 1963William Paul Shaffer married Marilyn J. Dorl before 1963.
Death30 December 2020William Paul Shaffer died on 30 December 2020 at Iowa at age 81 William (Bill) P. Shaffer, 81, of St Ansgar, Iowa passed away December 30, 2020 at MercyOne in Waterloo. Visitation will be Friday, January 8, 2021 from 5-7pm at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St Ansgar, Iowa. A memorial service is planned for a later date this spring at Behr Funeral Home in Dubuque, Iowa.

Bill was born June 9, 1939 in Dubuque, the son of William and Edna (Maas) Shaffer. He was one of 14 children. Bill worked several places but always shared his memories of Painting Water Towers and working on the Eagle Point Toll Bridge. He retired from Mt St Francis in Dubuque after 25 years in Maintenance. Bill loved the land and the river. He lived in his house boat and then in his cottage on the Mississippi River for over 30 years. He stayed active outdoors cutting wood but his true passion was fishing. He carried his pole and tackle box in his car and would stop anywhere and throw out a line. In 2010 his health slowed him down and he moved to Northwood, Iowa in 2013 where he made new friends. In 2019 he moved into the Good Samaritan Center in St Ansgar. Bill enjoyed living at Good Sam and made lots of friends. He liked all of the Nurses and Staff there. Bill was quite the character and his sense of humor, happy go lucky attitude and singing and dancing will be missed by everyone.

Those left behind to cherish his memories are his children, Brenda, Sally (Zeke), Russ and Amy (Brian), 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and his siblings Shirley, Clarence, Jimmy (Rose) and Harold (Sue).

He was preceded in death by his son, Paul (2005), his son-in-law Russ (1993) his parents, William and Edna, his siblings Alice, Irvin, Donald, John "Jack", Rita, Mary, Lorraine, Leonard, and Richard "Dick".

Leonard Rosecamp

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeonard Rosecamp married Alice M. Shaffer, daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.

Harold Voels

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1978Harold Voels married Alice M. Shaffer, daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas, in 1978.

Child of Harold Voels and Alice M. Shaffer

Dennis Voels

M, d. before 2013
Father*Harold Voels
Mother*Alice M. Shaffer b. 5 Jun 1924, d. 21 Oct 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Dennis Voels was the son of Harold Voels and Alice M. Shaffer.
Deathbefore 2013Dennis Voels died before 2013.

Tony Pfab

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageTony Pfab married Rita Shaffer, daughter of William Henry Shaffer and Edna Maas.