Wayne Dale Shafer, 94 of Bluffton, Ohio, died on Dec. 5, 2019. Wayne was born on June 2, 1925 in Leipsic, Ohio, to the late Orville and Ocie (Herman) Shafer. He was married to Treva (Marquart) Shafer for 73 years. Wayne worked for Marathon Oil Company in Findlay for 26 years. Wayne and Treva were long-time members of the English Lutheran Church in Bluffton.
Wayne spent many hours in his workshop creating furniture and other items for family and friends and his work often won awards in local craft festivals. A Navy veteran of World War II, Wayne participated in a Flag City Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in 2015.
Wayne was preceded in death by his son, Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Treva; a daughter, Carol (Jonathan) Fox of Matthews, North Carolina; a son, David (Debbie) Shafer of Horton, Michigan; three grandchildren, Nathan Shafer, Patrick (Teresa) Fox, Katie (TJ) Torrey; four great-grandchildren, Claire, Claudia, Dane and Catherine Torrey; and two sisters, Janice Shafer of Bluffton and Jeanette Weubbling of Findlay.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 9, at the English Lutheran Church in Bluffton. Pastor Kevin Mohr officiating.
Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery near Mt. Cory. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 – 5 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the English Lutheran Church, Flag City Honor Flight or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
