Donald E. Shaffer, age 85, died suddenly following surgery at Manatee Memorial Hospital Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Bradenton, Fl. Formerly a Hilliard, Oh resident, he was born January 12, 1931 to the late Harold W. and L. Mabel Shaffer. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Jane Shaffer; daughters, Rebecca (Eric) Guth and Susan (John) Flora of Bradenton, FL; grandsons; Kevin C. Guth of Hilliard, OH. and Scott (Christine) Guth of Columbus, OH; granddaughters, Rachael Peel and Karen (Adam) Brewer of Bradenton, FL; great grandchildren, Rylan and Karlee Brewer and Amanda Guth; brother, Lavern D. (Bus) Shaffer of Melbourne, FL; and sister, Ruth (Paul) Snider of West Lafayette; IN. Graduate of Dublin High School, Class of 1948. Don retired as a tool & die maker from White-Westinghouse and General Motors in Columbus, OH. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Avery Lodge F. & A.M. and Scottish Rite. He was a former 50 year member of Hilliard Grange. Memorial contributions may be made to Suncoast Concert Band c/o Robert Stoll, 12308 Lobelia Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202.
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