Veronica M Schaffer Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Veronica M Schaffer (Alexandria, Minnesota), born in Iona, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Veronica left this world on January 3, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Veronica M Schaffer to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Veronica's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her father Raymond Arens; her husband Eugene "Pete" Schaffer; and her son-in-law John Hellquist. She is survived by: her mother Margaret Arens (Koob); her children, Connie Weinman (Roger) of Coon Rapids, Pam Krieg (Lyle) of Frazee, Kevin (Chris) of Corcoran, Jennifer Hellquist-Rice (Charles) of Andover and Doug (Debra) of Millerville; and her brother Donald Arens. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
