Jerry L. Shaffer Obituary
We bid farewell to Jerry L. Shaffer of Mankato, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 11, 2026 at the age of 83. Jerry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Shaffer and Ruby Shaffer (Davidson); his grandfather Jerry; his siblings, Dennis Shaffer, Anita Shaffer Lickteig and Jeanie Robbins Bigby; and his brothers-in-law, Gary Richard and John Fiarkoski.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Shaffer; his children, Bryan Shaffer (Gayle) of Valley View, TX and Janell Shelton (Kyle Rutt) of Minden, NE; his grandchild Kylea Strasburg (Nathan); his great grandchildren, Barrett, Beighlor and Breckyn of Minden, NE; his grandchild Paige Chaffin (Jesse); his great grandchild Eden of Aubrey, TX; his grandchild Chase Shelton (Taylor); his great grandchildren, Kasen, Brielle of Minden, NE, Trevor Shaffer of Valley View, TX, Whitney Cain (Chase) and Shelby Ward of Valley View, TX; his siblings, Marietta Fiarkoski of Council Bluffs, IA, Melanie Robbins Schille of McKinney, TX, Johneale Robbins Donnell of Plano, TX, Carmen Ward Ghabin of Plano, TX and Alfreda Shaffer Maley of Concordia, KS; his sister-in-law Bonna Richard of Fairbury, NE; Crew, Collyns and Cambyl of Muenster, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Jewell Volunteer Fire Department in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.
