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Alexander Schaffer Obituary
Jun 4, 1923 - Apr 4, 2024
Norwalk
Alexander "Alex" Schaffer, age 100 and 10 months, of Norwalk, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
He was born June 4, 1923, in Norwalk, to Leonard and Frances (Hohler) Schaffer. He was one of 12 children and the last one living. Up to the day he passed, he could tell you who everyone in Peru was related to and where they farmed. Alex proudly served in U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS LSM52. He was stationed in the South Pacific and his ship was involved in 12 battles. Alex married Elizabeth "Betty" Frey on June 25, 1949, and together, they raised seven children. He worked as a mechanic for Norwalk Truckline and Interstate Trucking until his retirement. He enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino, but nothing made him happier than being with his family.
He is survived by his daughters, Monica Schaffer, Mary (Roddy) Holland, and Alexis (Darrell) Moll; sons, Raymond and Brian; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alex was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 69 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Schaffer in 2018; sons, Jim and Steve; grandchildren, Shannon Schaffer and Angie Nida; brothers, Arnold, Pete, Fred, Joe, Leonard, Bernard, and John; sisters, Mary Frances Marie, Ophelia, Margaret, and sister Leonarda.
Visitation for friends will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Settlement Road, Norwalk, with Fr. Chris Jesudhason officiating. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
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The Clifford´s
April 5, 2024
Mr Schaffer was our neighbor, he was a wonderful man and will be so missed
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