Leo B. Shafer's Obituary
Mr. Leo B. Shafer, age 82, passed away Sunday evening, September 26 at a local hospital. He was born June 3, 1922 to Mark E. and Lizzie (Strayer) Shafer in Oceana Co. and has been a resident of Muskegon since 1929. Mr. Shafer was a veteran of WWII and received a Bronze Star medal for capturing 30 Germans single-handedly. He had worked at Muskegon Piston Ring for 34 years before retiring in 1976. Leo was a member of the American Legion of Hesperia #911, Muskegon Moose #491, #3195 VFW of Norton Shores, and the Muskegon Heights Eagles #2106. On October 31, 1942, he married the former Betty J. Benson and she survives him along with 1 son, Ronald Shafer of Muskegon; 2 daughters, Carol (Jerry) Wood, Marlene Leiter both of Muskegon; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Wilma (Harold) VanderWahl of California, and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Sylvia Pastor. A Memorial Service will be held 2PM Wednesday at Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Ave., 231-726-5210, with Pastor Gail Brown officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials in Mr. Shafer’s name can be made to Hackley Visiting Nurses Hospice. Share memories with the family at their Online Guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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