SCHAFFNIT, Thomas P. 1953-2014

SCHAFFNIT, BRAYTON

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 12/22/2014 at 23:50:38

[Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Tuesday, May 27, 2014]

Thomas P. “Tommy” Schaffnit, 60, of Iowa City, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Thomas Paul Schaffnit was born Oct. 20, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Paul and Barbara Schaffnit. He attended schools in Waterloo, graduating from Waterloo West High School in 1971. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving as an Air Born Ranger. For many years he worked for John Deery Motors in Cedar Falls, upon moving to Iowa City he worked for Community Motors, Carousel Motors, and later the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Environmental Services as a custodian, before a disability forced him to retire.

His family includes his partner, J. Scott Beard of Iowa City; his mother, Barbara Schaffnit of Waterloo; two brothers, Craig (Bobbi) Schaffnit and Kerry Schaffnit, both of Waterloo; a sister, Lynne Brayton (Jim) of Evansdale; and two nieces, Jamie and Alex Brayton.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul.

As per Thomas’s request, no formal services are planned, but a gathering of family and friends will take place beginning at 1 p.m. today, going until the last story is shared this evening at the American Legion at 3016 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Tommy’s memory.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Thomas’s family and his arrangements.

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