David Lee Shafer Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of David Lee Shafer of Waterloo, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 26, 2026 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Robert Shafer; his grandparents, George, Marie Shafer, Harry and Agness Heisler; and his aunt Betty Neal (Heisler).
He is survived by: his mother Mary Jane Shafer (Heisler) of Waterloo; his brothers, Bill Shafer of Dallas and Tom Shafer of Holland, Iowa; his niece Kaylee Shafer of North English, Iowa; his aunt Shirley Bassett of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and his uncles, Don Heisler of Newton and Larry Heisler of Waukee, Iowa..
Memorials can be directed to South Waterloo Church of the Brethren, to Westminster Presbyterian Church, to the UNI Music Department, or to Exceptional Persons Inc.
