Raymond C. "Ream" Shaffer, Sr.

Oakwood – Raymond C. "Ream" Shaffer, 90, of Oakwood died 12:10 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016 at Twin Rivers Center, Defiance.  He was born June 13, 1925 in Emmett, MI to the late Lee A. and Loma (Clear) Shaffer.  On November 22, 1947 he married Helen L. Ayers, who preceded him in death in December 1996.

He is survived by his children:  Allen (Mary) Shaffer of Melrose, Eddie (Karen) Shaffer of Oakwood and Wendy (Jeffery) Priest of Grover Hill; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a sister:  Violet Harmon of Van Wert.

He is preceded in death by a son:  Raymond Shaffer, Jr.; a grandson:  Bobby Shaffer; a great-grandson:  Paiden Shaner; a sister: Mildred Sherry; and 2 brothers: Lloyd and Nolen Shaffer.

Raymond was a lifelong farmer, hauled stone and worked for Jackson Township for 44 years.

His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Rev. Terry Porter officiating.  Burial will follow in Little Auglaize Cemetery, Oakwood.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the Heitmeyer Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.  Condolences may be expressed at: www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.