Joseph Albert Shafer Obituary
The memory of Joseph Albert Shafer of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on August 10, 2024 at the age of 67, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Joseph Albert may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Joseph Albert touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dean A. Shafer and Bertha L. Shafer (Bartley); his sister Deanna Miller; and his granddaughter Rebecca Gaub. He is survived by: his children, Stephanie Gaub (Jason), Thomas Shafer (Mary) and Christopher Shafer; and his grandsons, Ryan Shafer and Nathaniel Gaub. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, step-grandkids, and great step-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to his children.