Richard A. "Dick" Shafer's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2026 in Buchanan, Michigan

Richard A. "Dick" Shafer

September 3, 1939 - August 18, 2026 (86 years old)

Buchanan, Michigan

Richard A. "Dick" Shafer's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2026 in Buchanan, Michigan

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Richard A. "Dick" Shafer

September 3, 1939 - August 18, 2026 (86 years old)

Buchanan, Michigan

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Richard A. Shafer Obituary

Richard A. Shafer of Buchanan, Michigan, born on September 3, 1939, passed away on August 18, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard A. Shafer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Warren A. Shafer and Dorothy L. Shafer (Hanson); his wife Janice Damaske; and his brother George. He is survived by: his children, Kory A. Shafer of Buchanan, MI and Rochelle A. Bishop; his grandchildren, Kristopher A. Shafer of Traverse City, MI, Chad D. Shafer and Courtney L. Smith of Watervliet, MI.; his niece Tami Brand (Rusty); and his nephews, Gregg Shafer (Carol) and Mike Shafer (Tami Sigman).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Corewell Health Hospice, 4025 Health Park Ln., St. Joseph, MI 49085 in his name.

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



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