Schaffer, James

1955 - 2014  (58 years)    Has 22 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Schaffer, James
  Born	17 Apr 1955	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	17 Jan 2014	Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	20 Jan 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  James Mathew Schaffer, age 58, of Hilbert, died on Friday, January 17, 2014 at his home in Hilbert. He was born April 17, 1955 in Appleton, son of the late Mathew & Lorraine (Huebner) Schaffer. Jim had been a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Hilbert where he was baptized into Christ's family, confirmed, and married Patricia Maas on May 22, 1982. He further served the congregation by volunteering on the Finance Committee for many years. He attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and graduated from Hilbert High School, the class of 1973. Jim had worked on the family farm and as a welder/metal fabricator first at Arien's Co. in Brillion, then at MEGTec Systems in De Pere. Jim was a member of the Hilbert JC's, the OxBow Sportsman Club, and enjoyed time he spent in the Boar's Nest. He was a people person who sought out the good in everyone he met., He was a good natured story teller and could always be recognized by his hearty laugh. In his free time Jim enjoyed playing Sheepshead, giving hay rides with his John Deere Tractors, collecting coins, driving snowmobile and hunting. Above all else, he loved every moment he had with his family. His favorite holiday was Independence Day at the family farm, especially watching fireworks. Jim will be missed greatly by those who loved him. Survivors include his wife: Patricia; his children: Sarah (Brennan) Nau of Oshkosh, Kate (Jason) Mowry of Cedar Falls, IA, Ellen (Shawn) Niemann of Luxemburg, Lt. Joshua Schaffer of Ft. Lee, VA; his grandchildren: Dmitrius, Grayson & Asher Nau, Ellis Mowry; his sisters: Nancy Diermeier, Susie (Don) Reeve; a brother: Ted (Linda) Schaffer; his Godchildren: John Miller, Bryan Sedarski, Zachary Maas; brothers-in-law: Jonathan (Karen) Maas, David Maas, Neil (Denise) Maas, James (Bonnie) Maas; and his sisters-in-law: Janet (Keith) Stecker, Shelby Maas, Rosanne (Lyle) Karls, & Robin (Jarrod) Thomas. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mathew & Lorraine Schaffer; his Godparents: Jean Schaffer & Mike Huebner; his parents-in-law: Helen & Hubert Maas; his brothers-in-law: Jerry Diermeier and Kenneth Maas; and his sister-in-law: Marilyn Maas. Funeral service will be at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (43 N. 3rd St.) in Hilbert with Rev. Timothy Heath & Rev. Brian Crane officiating. Friends may call at the church from 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Online Condolences wietingfuneralhome.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 20, 2014
  Person ID	I150551	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Schaffer, Matthew Michael,   b. 26 Sep 1917, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Nov 1988  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Huebner, Lorraine,   b. 30 Sep 1918, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Jan 2012, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 93 years)
  Family ID	F50449	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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