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1937 - 2005
Gary Duane Shafer, 67, of Bellefontaine, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, in his home along west State Route 47.
He was born in Kenton on Aug. 15, 1937, a son of the late Thurman and Ica Mae "Dixie" Rittenhouse Shafer.
On Sept. 9, 1959, he married the former Sharyl Sue Buroker in Bellefontaine. She also died Sunday, May 29, along with their daughter, Sheri Kay Shafer, and grandson, Scott Robert Moody of Bellefontaine.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Stacy Moody of Bellefontaine; a brother, Ronald (Martha) Shafer of Milan, Ohio; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A farmer, he raised show horses, showing in numerous venues including the annual Tounament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. His family owned Sha-Ker Farms and raised milking shorthorn cows, showing them throughout the region.
He also worked for Knowlton Construction as a draftsman and in numerous other capacities.
A DeGraff High School graduate, he attended Tri-State College in Angola, Ind.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bellefontaine, the Bellefontaine Lodge 209 Free & Accepted Masons and all York Rite Bodies, the Ohio Priory 18 Knights of the York Cross of Honour and the Logan County Marathon Bridge Club.
Pastor William Zeller conducts a funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Fuenral Home in DeGraff, where calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Masonic service at 8 p.m. Burial is in Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff.
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There are currently 14 condolences.
jessi russell
jessir_683@yahoo.com
Sunday June 19, 2005 at
1:31 AM
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i didnt know the shafer family but i was a friend of megan karus and her family i just wanted to express my condolences for the loss of mr. shafer.
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John R. Handley
easyrider9637@aol.com
Monday June 13, 2005 at
5:08 PM
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I was in total shock when I heard the news on CNN and then my sister confirmed of the tragedy. My heart and thoughts go out to the families of those who died. I knew Gary from High School days and always enjoyed my visits to Degraff where I went to the local hangout of teenagers; i.e., where we use to duck pin and have a great time. He will be surely missed, both at home and in the United Methodist Church family of which I am also a member in Lake Ridge, Virginia. John R. Handley
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Linnea Smith
Friday June 10, 2005 at
11:04 AM
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Please accept my sincerest sympathies on your loss.
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Gene Davis
gdatl@earthlink.net
Wednesday June 8, 2005 at
12:07 PM
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I have been friends with Ralph and Wilma Buroker, Gary, Sharyl, and Sherrie Kay since Sherrie Kay was a baby. We showed horses together while I was still living in Quincy. They were truly wonderful, caring people, and the loss is enormous. My condolences to the surving grandaughter. My prayers are with her.
Gene Davis
Tucker (Atlanta), Georgia
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Bobbie
Sunday June 5, 2005 at
8:41 PM
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May God be with the entire community during this time of grief. Our prayers go out to you and remember to offer up your grief to the good Lord and He will heal you. Bobbie
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John and Toni McPherson
mcphrsn@loganrec.com
Sunday June 5, 2005 at
7:32 PM
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Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family. We have been neighbors for 23 years. Our farm adjoins the Shafer farm on County Road 32. We used to dairy farm also. Sharyl taught our oldest daughter in elementary school.
Please know that if there is anything at all we can do to help out around the farm please feel free to call on us. May God be with all of you.
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Peggy Shultz
pggyshult@aol.com
Sunday June 5, 2005 at
1:28 PM
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Nothing can be said to help with the grief of such a terrible happening. My husband Richard (DICK) Shultz was a fellow student with Gary,atDeGraff Hi. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Sandra ( Hereld ) Grimes
vegabondsg@aol.com
Sunday June 5, 2005 at
12:08 PM
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After reading other condolences I wish to share further information for Ron & Martha or anyone who recalls my time in DeGraff, a community filled with love and sharing. This tradgedy has effected one and all deeply.I left there in 1955 but many live on in my heart & mind.Prayers for God's healing to those left behind.
Sandie Grimes
873 Grand Circle
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-649-1244
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Sandra ( Hereld ) Grimes
vegabondsg@aol.com
Sunday June 5, 2005 at
11:58 AM
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Having lived with the Shafer's in my youth I felt deep compassion and sorrow for remaining family members. Had lost contact after Gary's parents passed on and if brother Ronald & wife Martha are in attendance, additional heartfelt condolences to them.
May God Bless one and all.
Sandie ( Hereld ) Grimes
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Joan Carey Cho
Friday June 3, 2005 at
11:01 PM
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Ronnie, please accept my sympathy and condolences at the sad and sudden loss of your brother. Do you remember the old days in DeGraff when your family lived on the street behind Dad's grocery store? And I think you graduated with my brother Warren. It was so long ago, but I remember Gary as a pleasant, cheerful and sometimes funny youngster. I'm very sorry for your loss and will remember you in thought and prayer. Sincerely,
Joan Carey Cho
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Judith Handley Oldiges
judyo@loganrec.com
Friday June 3, 2005 at
4:39 PM
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I knew Gary when we were very young. I was about 15 and he played football for the Degraff team. I remember how thoughtful and kind, but fun, his mother was. I am so sad that both Gary and Sharyl's lives were ended at a time in their lives when I am sure they were enjoying their teenage grandchildren and doing the things that most retired people do. Sharyl was in my graduating class at Bellefontaine. They will both be missed.
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Anonymous
Thursday June 2, 2005 at
10:19 PM
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You have my concolences. I hope Gary lived a full life and that he went happily to the place we all know he'll be happy forever. The family that is left is in my prayers.
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Ed & Lyn (Hemphill) Marker
ednlyn@earthlink.net
Thursday June 2, 2005 at
4:09 PM
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Ron and Martha,
Our sincere condolences to you in this time of sorrow. Although circumstances prevented me from being closer to you while we were growing up, it does not diminish the fact that we are family and we are here if you need us. Although I am limited in a physical capacity and not able to stand at the funeral home or cemetery, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry and Billie Sue can give you our number if you should need us...I know that they will be of great help to you at this time, Once again, our deepest condolences and sympathy at your devastating loss.
Ed and Lyn (Hemphill) Marker
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Thursday June 2, 2005 at
12:33 PM
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