Merle Jean Shaffer Obituary June 28, 2020 - LeRette Funeral Chapel Inc

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Merle Jean

Shaffer

December 19, 1927 – June 28, 2020

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Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Emerson, Iowa Merle Jean Shaffer, age 92, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Accura Healthcare of Stanton, Iowa. Merle Jean was born December 19, 1927 in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Granville and Isabelle (Martin) Lister. She was united in marriage to Harry Shaffer on October 7, 1948 in Rockport, Missouri. They lived all of their married life on the family farm in West Township of Montgomery County, Iowa. For the past two years, Merle Jean has made her home at the Accura Healthcare of Stanton, Iowa. Over the years, Merle Jean was a hardworking housewife, farmer's wife, and mother. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, and putting up corn. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Harry Shaffer on April 18, 2010; step-sons: John and Paul Shaffer; granddaughter: Angela Fisher; and brother: Bill Lister. Survivors include her children: Carroll Shaffer and fiancée Carla Barker of Emerson, IA; Ruth Owens and husband Bill of Stanton, IA; and Nancy Nickolaison and husband Ron of Red Oak, IA; daughter-in-law: Mary Kay Shaffer of Omaha, NE; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 12 great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Blanche Sederburg of Omaha, NE and Ruby Lister of Red Oak, IA; and several nieces and nephews along with many friends. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Chapel by 10:30 AM to go to the cemetery in procession. There will be open visitation and viewing at the funeral home on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Date: 7/3/2020 Time: 11 AM Comments: Family and friends will gather at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel by 10:30 AM to go to the cemetery in procession.	Evergreen Cemetery North 8th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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Date: 7/3/2020 Time: 11 AM Comments:	Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions

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