Bob K. Shaffer of Cedar Falls, Iowa died January 12, 2017 at his winter home in Palmetto,Florida. He was born July 17, 1934 in Coon Rapids, Iowa son of Merle and Velma Bowman Shaffer. He graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1952, and attended Iowa State Teachers College on a sports scholarship. He married Jan Nielsen on June 29, 1953. She died in 2001. He sold advertising specialties for Newton Manufacturing. He was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Lifetime member of the Elks Club, and a member of the "Rabbits" golf group. Survived by one son, Doug (Peggy) of Jesup, two daughters Diane (Jim) Jeffrey and Deb (Ted) Whitesell of Cedar Falls, four grandchildren Scott (Maria DiValentin) of
Waterloo, Brett(Cassie) of Jesup, Nicole Jeffrey of Iowa city, Sam Bass of Cedar Falls ,two great grandchildren Harlie and Alan Shaffer of Jesup, numerous step grandchildren, and special friend Cam
Glidewell of Waterloo. A Celebration of Life was held in Palmetto, FL on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Another Celebration of Life will be held in
Cedar Falls at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the UNI Panther Scholarship Club.
Arrangements under the direction of Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Bradenton, FL.