Charles Shaffer 1866-1953

SHAFFER, STEELE, BATES

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Date: 6/18/2022 at 15:38:20

23 November 1953 - The Anamosa Journal

WYOMING - Two pioneer residents of Wyoming died Thursday morning, Nov. 19.

Austin First, 93, died at 6:30 a.m. following a brief illness and Charles B. Shaffer, 87, died at 1 a.m. after a long illness.

Funeral service for Mr. Shaffer was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Wallace funeral home.

He was born Feb. 24, 1866, and was active in this community for many years as a farmer, a livestock feeder and a business man. Mr. Shaffer was a former mayor of Wyoming.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ed Steele, Ames, and Mrs. Walter Bates, Wyoming; a son, Charles O. Shaffer, Cedar Rapids, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.