Charles "Chuck" D. Shaffer

Charles “Chuck” D. Shaffer, age 93, of Canton, passed away peacefully in Gainesville, Florida, on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on May 23, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Katherine (Kraft) Shaffer.

Chuck devoted 39 years of dedicated service to the Pepsi Corporation, where he served as Warehouse Manager until his retirement. He also served his community as a Stark County Sheriffs Reserve, for 20 years. Before beginning his long career, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning recognition for his honorable service.

He was a member of the East Canton Church of God, the North Canton American Legion Post #0419, AARP, and the Akron VFW Post #3383 and American Legion Post #44 Canton.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Lula Mae (Jones) Shaffer; daughters Charlotte Shaffer and her partner John Grove and daughter Cheryl Bennet; sons Carl Shaffer and Clarence (Joyce) Shaffer; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. at Sunset Hills Burial Park, with Pastor Greg Smith officiating. Army military honors will follow in recognition of Chuck’s service to our nation.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral 4041 Cleveland Ave S., Canton, Ohio 44707. Friends and family may share condolences and memories online at:

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