Theadore I. Shaffer Obituary (1933 - 2023)

Theadore I. "Ted" Shaffer, 89, of Le Roy, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Heritage Health Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Hopewell Cemetery, Downs, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Ruel Neal American Legion Post 79, Le Roy. Ted was born September 11, 1933, in Bloomington, IL, to Harlan and Lena (McDowell) Shaffer. He married Helen Rosella on February 25, 1970, in Downs, IL. He is survived by his son-in-law, Randy Wayne Zimmerman; grandchildren, Patrick (Megan) Zimmerman, Stacey (Keith) Dowd, Lexie Zimmerman, and Kelly (Josh Kitterman) Donaldson; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two daughters, Carmen Hays and Patricia Zimmerman. Ted was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. When Ted was younger, he loved riding motorcycles all day. He worked as a local painter in the Le Roy/Downs area. He loved to whittle wood, make clocks, and spend time in his garden. For many years you could find him playing in the band, "Jessie and the Country City Limits." Ted was a loving man and devoted friend who will be deeply missed.