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772 W. Kathleen Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Lavern Schaffer
January 14, 1941 — February 19, 2018
Lavern Schaffer
Vern Schaffer (77) was born in Coeur d’Alene, ID to Earl and Wilma (Double) Schaffer on January 14, 1941. He passed away at home on February 19, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer and heart disease. He had four brothers Bill (Donna), James (Ingrid), Dave and Ron and they spent their youth in N. ID. He attended local schools including Coeur d’Alene High. His childhood included a large extended family with many cousins. He knew hard work early on and spent much time in the woods as his dad and uncles were in the logging industry. Fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time outdoors with special cousins was their entertainment in that generation.
Vern married Tinka S. Wolf in 1962 and they had two children Trish and Brian and two additional children joined the family, Fred Maidesil and Amy Reynolds Sheppard. During the Viet Nam War, Vern joined the Army Reserves with his special cousin Don in December 1965. He completed basic training at Ft. Lewis and scored very high in mechanics overseeing the motor pool of the 321st Engineer Battalion. He was Honorably Discharged in 1971 as a Staff Sgt.
His hobbies included bowling, all outdoor adventures, travel, and hunting trips with his brothers-in-law and father-in-law. These adventures allowed them to develop amazing hunting stories to entertain the families all year. Annual camping and family reunions were a requirement as his family was the most important thing in his life. He loved to race his snowmobile in his early years and he also had horses and enjoyed adventures with the Kootenai County Saddle Club. Vern and Tinka loved to travel and had wonderful memories of visiting Europe, Canada and the US. Hawaii was his favorite place and a most memorable trip included the kids and grandkids. He and his brother Dave owned Schaffer’s Towing and they were able to retire after finding a dedicated family to buy the company. Since retirement in 2010 his favorite hobby has been his classic 1955 Chev and his Phuddy Duddies Car Club buddies, their many travels and car shows.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bill and Dave, parents- in-law Les and Inez Wolf, and brothers in-law Tom Mishler, Joe Woods as well as several loving extended family. He is survived by his daughter Trish Knight (Tom) son Brian and their children Justin Knight, Dillon Knight, Jake Lohr Schaffer, Ryan Hilgar Schaffer and two precious great granddaughters Vivian and Berkley. His additional children include son Fred Maidesil (Deb) grandsons Cameron Maidesil, Brodi Maidesil and Amy Sheppard (Dave) grandchildren Kylie Werner, Acacia Werner, Madison Sheppard, Tanner Sheppard. His family includes brothers James (Ingrid) Schaffer and Ron Schaffer along with his In-Laws Tonya Mishler, Larry Wolf (Bobbie) and Tava Woods. He loved all his extended family including many close nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles. He wanted them to know how much they meant to him in making his life so rewarding.
Vern married Tinka S. Wolf in 1962 and they had two children Trish and Brian and two additional children joined the family, Fred Maidesil and Amy Reynolds Sheppard. During the Viet Nam War, Vern joined the Army Reserves with his special cousin Don in December 1965. He completed basic training at Ft. Lewis and scored very high in mechanics overseeing the motor pool of the 321st Engineer Battalion. He was Honorably Discharged in 1971 as a Staff Sgt.
His hobbies included bowling, all outdoor adventures, travel, and hunting trips with his brothers-in-law and father-in-law. These adventures allowed them to develop amazing hunting stories to entertain the families all year. Annual camping and family reunions were a requirement as his family was the most important thing in his life. He loved to race his snowmobile in his early years and he also had horses and enjoyed adventures with the Kootenai County Saddle Club. Vern and Tinka loved to travel and had wonderful memories of visiting Europe, Canada and the US. Hawaii was his favorite place and a most memorable trip included the kids and grandkids. He and his brother Dave owned Schaffer’s Towing and they were able to retire after finding a dedicated family to buy the company. Since retirement in 2010 his favorite hobby has been his classic 1955 Chev and his Phuddy Duddies Car Club buddies, their many travels and car shows.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bill and Dave, parents- in-law Les and Inez Wolf, and brothers in-law Tom Mishler, Joe Woods as well as several loving extended family. He is survived by his daughter Trish Knight (Tom) son Brian and their children Justin Knight, Dillon Knight, Jake Lohr Schaffer, Ryan Hilgar Schaffer and two precious great granddaughters Vivian and Berkley. His additional children include son Fred Maidesil (Deb) grandsons Cameron Maidesil, Brodi Maidesil and Amy Sheppard (Dave) grandchildren Kylie Werner, Acacia Werner, Madison Sheppard, Tanner Sheppard. His family includes brothers James (Ingrid) Schaffer and Ron Schaffer along with his In-Laws Tonya Mishler, Larry Wolf (Bobbie) and Tava Woods. He loved all his extended family including many close nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles. He wanted them to know how much they meant to him in making his life so rewarding.
Any memorial charitable gift in his name may be made to the Panhandle Parks Foundation for the K-27 Sgt. Greg Moore Memorial. His son-in-law spent 28 years with the KCSO and Vern knew well the sacrifices that law enforcement make protecting our community. Mail to K-27 Panhandle Parks Foundation, 212 Ironwood Dr. STE D PMB 124, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, 208-446-4813, [email protected].
A celebration of his life will be Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 AM at Heart of the City Church 772 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.
A celebration of his life will be Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 AM at Heart of the City Church 772 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.
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