Robert L. Schaffer

Robert L. Schaffer, Le Sueur, Minnesota. Robert died peacefully on Sunday, June 14 in Le Sueur. Visitation will be held 4-8 pm with a K.C. Rosary at 7:45 pm Thursday, June 18th at Kolden Funeral Home, Le Sueur. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Le Sueur. Visitation will continue on Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Beloved husband of Dorothy M Schaffer and father of Susan (Darrell Shreve) of St. Paul, Mary (Kevin Senander) of St. Paul, Tom (Lynn) of Cincinnati, OH, Bob (Kate) of Eagan, Pat Cicharz (Rick) of Sauk Rapids, Ann Peterson (Dave) of Slayton, Bill (Wendy) of Lakeville. Grandfather of Joel, Jeff (Kate), Cathy, Kelly, Liz, Patrick (Krissa), Charlie, Alex, Dory, Julia, and Stephanie. Great grandpa of Bella and Bridget. Bob was born November 15, 1927 in Welch, Minnesota to Regina and William Schaffer. He graduated from Red Wing High School, and the University of Minnesota. After graduation, he moved to California for work where he met Dorothy and they were married December 27, 1952. Bob worked for Green Giant Company for 36 years. The Schaffers moved for Bob's work and made many dear friends as they lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and California. In 1977, they settled in rural Le Sueur. Bob is survived by his sisters Irene Wagner and Betty Ahlers. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Regina and William C. Schaffer, wife, Dorothy, sisters Eleanor, Loretta and Mildred. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

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