1939
Donald
2018
Donald Arthur Shafer
October 1, 1939 — April 20, 2018
SHAFER, Donald A.
Kalamazoo, MI
Donald passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Donald was born on October 1, 1939 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of Joseph and Margaret Shafer and had been a lifelong area resident. He graduated from St. Augustine in 1957. Don served in the US Army and retired from the US Post Office after 42 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Augustine Cathedral, a NALC member and was on the Hackett Committee of Hall of Fame. Don was active in many years of coaching at St. Augustine, Hackett and Westwood Little League. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dan. Don is survived by his wife Frances; four children and their spouses, Joseph & Penni Shafer, Donald & Marian Shafer, John & Meghan Shafer and Amanda & Josh Diamond; 13 grandchildren, Kelly, Bryce, Brian, Ben, Maggie, Bella, Brayden, Kailem, Kellen, Austin, Jacob, Evan, and Isabell; 2 great-grandchildren, Natalie and Parker; 3 sisters-in-law, Cozette (Chuck) Miller, Vicki (Bill) Taplin-Johnson and Sue (Lonnie) Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to West Michigan Cancer Center. Visitation will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. on Tuesday, April 24th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, April 25th at St. Augustine Cathedral, 342 W. Michigan Ave. The Rev. Fr. John Fleckenstein will preside. Interment with military honors will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery.
**MEMORIALS**
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 382-2500
www.wmcc.org /
342 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
342 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
Kalamazoo, MI
Donald passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Donald was born on October 1, 1939 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of Joseph and Margaret Shafer and had been a lifelong area resident. He graduated from St. Augustine in 1957. Don served in the US Army and retired from the US Post Office after 42 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Augustine Cathedral, a NALC member and was on the Hackett Committee of Hall of Fame. Don was active in many years of coaching at St. Augustine, Hackett and Westwood Little League. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dan. Don is survived by his wife Frances; four children and their spouses, Joseph & Penni Shafer, Donald & Marian Shafer, John & Meghan Shafer and Amanda & Josh Diamond; 13 grandchildren, Kelly, Bryce, Brian, Ben, Maggie, Bella, Brayden, Kailem, Kellen, Austin, Jacob, Evan, and Isabell; 2 great-grandchildren, Natalie and Parker; 3 sisters-in-law, Cozette (Chuck) Miller, Vicki (Bill) Taplin-Johnson and Sue (Lonnie) Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to West Michigan Cancer Center. Visitation will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. on Tuesday, April 24th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, April 25th at St. Augustine Cathedral, 342 W. Michigan Ave. The Rev. Fr. John Fleckenstein will preside. Interment with military honors will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery.
**MEMORIALS**
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 382-2500
www.wmcc.org /
Mass of Christian Burial
APR 25. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Augustine Cathedral342 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
Graveside Service
APR 25. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Ft. Custer National Cemetery15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
Reception
APR 25. 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
St. Augustine Cathedral342 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
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