John P. Schaffer

John P. Schaffer, age 79, of Hilbert, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Brillion Westhaven.

John was born on November 12, 1938 in Hilbert, son of the late Anthony and Eulalia (Freund) Schaffer.  He was a graduate of Hilbert High School, class of 1957.  On November 5, 1960, he married Sylvia “Susie” Schuh.  She preceded him in death on September 13, 2005.  John was employed as a machine operator, starting his career at Chilton Metal and retiring from Graphic Packaging in 1999.  He was a member of the OxBow Club, Stockbridge Fishing Club, was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, smoking his catch in the smoker at home, puttering in the garage or basement, puzzles, and gardening.  John loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by 6 children:  John Jr., Mary Klimesh, Glen (Julie), Alan (Michelle), Jill (Bob) Gehl, and Jodi Schaffer; 14 grandchildren: Ashley (Travis) Goddard, Alex Klimesh, Lexie and Bryse Schaffer, Christine (Justin) Lintner, Alaina, Austin, and Avery Schaffer, Katie, Erica, and April Gehl, Heather and Tyler Brickham, and Ridge Guyette; 4 great-grandchildren: Lillian, Olivia, and Lucas Goddard, and Weston Brickham; siblings: Cliff (Viola), Judy See, and Andy (Nancy); sister-in law: Diane; nieces, nephews, other in-laws, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Susie, their daughter, Gina, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: John and Margaret (Braun) Schuh, brothers, Ermie and Clayton, brother-in-law: Sy See, and other relatives.

Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 (NOON) on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert.  The Rev. Mike Betley will officiate.  Burial of his cremated remains will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.

Online condolences may be made.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Affinity Hospice, especially Barbie his nurse and Shelly his social worker for the care and compassion shown to John and the family.