Jerry "Archie" Shafer Obituary (1931 - 2012)

Jerry R. "Archie" Shafer, age 81, of Menomonie, WI passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born Feb. 8, 1931 in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co. WI to Archie and Grace (Kizer) Shafer. He was raised in Downsville and Menomonie, and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1949. He then attended Ripon College on a sports scholarship. On January 13, 1951 Jerry married Jane Kuester. They made their home in Menomonie and were blessed with four children. Jerry worked at National T. grocery store for several years and then at Sanna Dairies. He also worked 25 years at Lammer's Foods as store manager, before going to Don's Super Valu where he worked until retiring. Most importantly Jerry Loved spending time with his family. He was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed Nascar racing and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a fan of all sports. You could count on Jerry for a good joke and he always had a positive outlook on life. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jane; his children, Steve "Curly" (Mary) Shafer, Bonnie (Dan) Seichter and Kim (Don) Sabby; a son-in-law, Doug (Joan) Kado; ten grandchildren, Chad Kado, Tammy (Scott) Wright, Niki (Mike) Bignell, Burke (Jamie) Shafer, Kyle Shafer, Stephanie Sabby, Jeremy Seichter, Eric Shafer, Caitlin Seichter and Tyler Sabby; four great-grandchildren, Dakota Bignell, Delia Schenhiet, Brett Shafer and Chevelle Shafer; a sister-in-law Laura Shafer; a brother-in-law Donald Kuester; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Grace Shafer; a daughter, Donna Kado; brothers, Darrell Shafer and Vaughn (Irene) Shafer; sisters, Elaine (George) Gauvin and Jeanne (Richard) Olson; and father and mother-in-law, Walter and Minnie Kuester. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Brett Voigt officiating. There will be visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co. Wisconsin.