Ralph Edward Shaffer, Jr.

Ralph Edward Shaffer Jr., 74 lost his courageous battle to cancer at home on June 29, 2015 alongside his loving wife of 30 years, Jeannine Krivanek Shaffer.Ralph was born on May 23, 1941 in Johnstown, PA son of the late Ralph E. and Gladys Harr Shaffer.

Ralph was passionate about music and a talented pianist. He began his career at Atlantic Richfield/Arco and worked for them as a Products Delivery Driver for over 25years. Ralph was a car enthusiast and a member of the Capital City Cruisers of Citrus Heights. He was a Jaffa Lodge Shriner for several years.

Ralph was a dedicated father to sons Michael Vincent, Gregg Edward and his wife Marti, and daughter Tani Graham Shaffer, PHD,her husband Jeffrey and treasured grandson, Cameron. He is also survived by brother, Larry Wayne and a cherished uncle to 17 nephews and 13 nieces.

A visitation will be held at Reichert’s Funeral Home, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 on Thursday July 02 from 4pm to 8pm.

Local service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday July 7, 2015 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1800 Stockholm Ave., Windber.  The Rev. John Snyder, pastor, officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.  Interment to follow immediately at the Richland cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA  15232,  Attn: Leonard Appleman, MD.

To view photos and video of Mr. Shaffer please go to www.reichertsfuneral.com

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