Clara Schaffer's Obituary
Clara A. Schaffer, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 21, 2012.
Clara was born December 25, 1935 in Hopewell Tennessee, the youngest and third daughter of William and Ella Wilson (Wapole).
She married Harold L. Schaffer October 8, 1952 at The catholic church of Imaculate Conception in Clarksville, TN.
She is survived by husband Harold Schaffer of Oshkosh, 3 sisters Dorothy Reno of Lubbock Texas, and Margaret Defosse of Billings Montana, half sister Debbie Wilson,
daughter Theresa Washburn (Ron), daughter Joan Habeck (Steve),and son Sam Schaffer (Terri) all of Oshkosh,
4 Grandchildren Tonia Sawicki(Eric), Kristi Komote (William), Katie Habeck all of Oshkosh and staff sgt. Philip Schoenauer (Sheila) Columbus Georgia,
8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents and two sons (Greg Schaffer) and (Don Schaffer).
Clara was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oshkosh
Clara enjoyed her family, talking to her sisters and raising and loving 5 mini dachshunds, Penny 1,2,3,4,and Gidget. She was an avid Packer fan too.
She spent most all of her life taking care of her husband and children. The best homemaker and cook.
Private family services for Clara will be held at St. Mary's Catholic church in Oshkosh. Father jim jugenheimer will officiated.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to the nursing staff at Mercy Hospital for their kindness and loving care.
The word "devoted" would be not be enough said for her love of family and her
little puppies she held for many years.
It doesnt say enough for a mothers tears. Or the deep love for
her husband of 60 years. She always helped us handle
life and its trials with her wise little cheers. She held her breath a thousand times as she
watched her sons and husband skydive when the skys were clear.
We will miss her modest "chuckle" and her graceful "thank you's"
Her bright blue eyes and warm smile when grandkids came in view.
How could you find a word to gather all the love that radiated from her,
one word would never do.
Little did we know that morning that God would
call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went
with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are
always on our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.....Author unknown.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrate in St. Mary's Catholic Church.
♥ °”˜♥ Many Blessings to you ♥˜”°♥ Theresa
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