Roy Edward Schaffer of Battlefield, MO died at the age of 65. He was born on July 30, 1944, in Owosso, MI to Max and Leona (Irving) Schaffer. He was a graduate of Owosso High School in 1963. His first job was with Universal Electric of Owosso, MI. There he started an apprentice program and became a Tool & Die Journeyman. He also obtained an associates degree in Mechanical Engineering.
In 1967, Roy married Mary Ann Moorman. To this union were born two children, Shaun Marie and Linette Renee.
Roy moved with his work several times. In 1972, he transferred to the Mississippi Universal plant to become Plant Engineer. Later, he helped set up a new plant in Prairie Grove, AR. He worked several years in Ozark, MO as a tool engineer and ended his career with American Products of Strafford, MO.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, his younger brother Dennis Lee Schaffer of Troy, OH, his two daughters, Shaun Marie Schaffer of Covington, KY and Linette Franks of Springfield, MO. He has five grandchildren. Christian Ann Schaffer, Joshua Michael Genal, Nathan Michael, Bodie Elijah, and Allie Ann Marie Franks. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather.
Latin High Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 10:00 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Father Joseph A. Orthel officiating. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery all under the direction of Greenlawn South Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 6-7:30 pm with a Rosary to follow.
Donation are to be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church-Latin Mass