Charles Elmer Shaffer
November 2nd, 1931 - March 6th, 2017
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Charles's Obituary
Charles Elmer Shaffer, 85, of South Haven, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven. Charles was born November 2, 1931 to Lyle and Ollie (Shaffer) Benson in Terra Alta, West Virginia. Charles worked in the transportation industry driving truck for years until his retirement. He honorably served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He is preceded in death along with his parents by his siblings – Gloria Craze and Harry Shaffer.
Charles is survived by his close friend and care giver – Eula Foster.
The family would like to thank Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, Bronson Hospital, and the Caring Circle Hospice at Home for the care they have provided Charles.
Charles will be laid to rest at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.
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