Ralph Edward Shaffer Jr

Ralph Edward Shaffer Jr., 74 lost his courageous battle to cancer at home on June 29, 2015 alongside his loving wife of 30 years, Jeannine Krivanek

Ralph was born on May 23, 1941 in Johnstown, PA son of the late Ralph E. and Gladys Harr Shaffer.

Ralph was passionate about music and a talented pianist. He began his career at Atlantic Richfield/Arco and worked for them as a Products Delivery Driver for over 25years. Ralph was a car enthusiast and a member of the Capital City Cruisers of Citrus Heights. He was a Jaffa Lodge Shriner for several years.

Ralph was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather to sons Michael Vincent, Gregg Edward; his wife Marti; and daughter Tani Graham Shaffer, PHD,her husband Jeffrey and treasured grandson, Cameron. He is also survived by brother, Larry Wayne and a cherished uncle to 17 nephews and 13 nieces.

A visitation will be held at Reichert’s Funeral Home, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 on Thursday July 02 from 4pm to 8pm.Prayer services at 7:00 pm

Ralph’s final resting place will be in Johnstown, PA.

In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to UCDavis Cancer Center Research Depth Attn: Dr. Primo Lara