Merle Jean Shaffer Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 28, 2020, at the age of 92, Merle Jean Shaffer of Emerson, Iowa, born in Red Oak, Iowa passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Jean Shaffer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Granville Lister and Isabelle Lister (Martin); her husband Harry Shaffer; her stepsons, John and Paul Shaffer; her granddaughter Angela Fisher; and her brother Bill Lister.
She is survived by: her children, Carroll Shaffer (Carla Barker) of Emerson, IA, Ruth Owens (Bill) of Stanton, IA and Nancy Nickolaison (Ron) of Red Oak, IA; her daughter-in-law Mary Kay Shaffer of Omaha, NE; and her sisters-in-law, Blanche Sederburg of Omaha, NE and Ruby Lister of Red Oak, IA. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 12 great great grandchildren.
