Donald Carl Schaffer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Carl Schaffer (Payson, Illinois), born in Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on January 11, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl H. Schaffer and Mabel E. Schaffer (Chapman); his daughter Sally; and his parents-in-law, Bob and Hazel Shupe.
He is survived by: his wife Darlene Shupe; his children, Bill Schaffer (Jenny) of Lima, IL and Donna Winters (Doug) of St. Louis, MO; his grandchildren, Billy Schaffer (Jenna) of Quincy, IL and Casie Ross (Andrew) of Gotha, FL; his stepgrandchildren, John Grassmuck of Quincy, IL and Michelle Grassmuck of Payson, IL; his great grandchildren, Sawyer, Grant and Wren Schaffer of Quincy, IL; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Jerzie Wolfe of Quincy, IL and Scarlet Grassmuck of Quincy, IL; his sister Judy Evans of Champaign, IL; and his brother-in-law Bob Shupe (Janice) of Lima, IL. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Illinois COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including requiring face masks and social distancing.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blessing Hospice or Payson New Cemetery's mowing fund.
