James Shaffer Sr.

James R. Shaffer Sr., 87, of Circleville passed away on February 6, 2022 at Berger Hospital.  He was born June 15, 1934 to Clarence and Ruth (Dean) Shaffer.  Jim was a farmer, worked in construction and carpentry.  He loved coon hunting, mushroom hunting, fishing, the outdoors and nature.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Wanda (Horne) Shaffer; son James R. Shaffer, Jr., granddaughter Becky Strickler; brothers Weldon Shaffer, Clarence Shaffer Jr., William Shaffer; sisters Rose Clark, Patsy Selin and his first wife Janet (Seymour) Shaffer.  He is survived by his daughters Linda (Charles) Barker of Laurelville, Sandra (Gary) Strickler of Amanda; step children Michael McDonald of Chillicothe, Barry (Jennie) McDonald of Galena, Linda (Jeff Mogan) Blair of Williamsport, Robin (Jeff Shaver) Davis of Circleville, Kim (Bill) Fullen of Williamsport; brother Glenn (Ginny) Shaffer of Amanda and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating.  Burial will follow in Tarlton Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.