Joseph W. Shafer's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Akron, Indiana

Joseph W. Shafer

October 23, 1940 - February 19, 2026 (85 years old)

Akron, Indiana

Joseph W. Shafer's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Akron, Indiana

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Hartzler- King Funeral Homes

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Joseph W. Shafer

October 23, 1940 - February 19, 2026 (85 years old)

Akron, Indiana

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Joseph W. Shafer Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph W. Shafer (Akron, Indiana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on February 19, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph W. Shafer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Chester Shafer and Evelyn Shafer (Neterer); and his siblings, Danny Shafer, Thomas Shafer, Christine Shafer and Nancy Jean Dotson.

He is survived by: his cousin Carolyn Nixon; his granddaughter Casey; his wife Sadie Whitaker; his children, Kevin Shafer (Robyn) of The Villages, Florida, Kelly Shafer (Ellen) of New Haven, Kathy Hammond (Chris) of Gilead and Kory Shafer (Amy) of Mexico; his grandchildren, Sara Biggs (Tony), Brian Nider (Ginny), Aric Shafer (Blake), Kelsey Neely (Brian), Madyson Stewart (Josh), Lily Shafer, Lucy Shafer, Avery Fines, Isaac Shafer, Sam Shafer, Wade Fines and Kaylea Shafer; his great grandchildren, Alexandra, Kennedy, Brooklynn, Jackson, Mason, Peyton, Sadie, Sheena and Saylor; his sister Liz Flaherty (Duane) of Deedsville; Sidney.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Akron Church of God.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartzler- King Funeral Homes



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Feb 24

Visitation

Akron Church of God
301 S West St, Akron, IN 46910

Wed

Feb 25

Funeral service

Akron Church of God
301 S West St, Akron, IN 46910

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