Funeral services for Duane Harvey Sheaffer, 75, Perry, KS, will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Lawrence Free Methodist Church. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Duane passed away at his home on May 30, 2012 surrounded by loved ones.
Duane was born on a farm near Dunlap, KS, the son of Frank and Margaret Sheaffer. He graduated from Dunlap Rural High School in 1954 where he excelled in sports.
He served in the U.S. Army in France and upon returning, he began a 35 year career at Hallmark Cards. He started in the Emporia plant and moved to the new facility in Lawrence in 1962, where he held various management positions.
He married Shirley England of Olpe on Aug. 4, 1959. They have 2 sons, Robert Sheaffer of Ottawa and Ron Sheaffer of Perry, and a daughter, Kay Sheaffer of Perry. Duane and Shirley also raised their niece Margaret Fowler of Lawrence. Their grandchildren include Sunny Hepner, Ryan Crain, Danelle Sheaffer, Tyler Sheaffer, Madison Wash, and Malcolm Elberson. Great-grandchildren are Skyy and Wyatt Hepner. Also surviving is his sister, Marilyn Farag, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert Sheaffer, and sister, Ruth Elberson.
In retirement Duane enjoyed restoring 1955 Crown Victoria’s, farming, and spending time with family and friends. He was a long time member of Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial. His wisdom, guidance, and love will be missed by all.
Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, and Monday, June 4, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to your local food pantry, Jefferson County Hospice, Douglas County VNA, or charity of your choice.
Dear Shirley and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad that you came to Americus at the time of my parents house sale. Over the years, there was a lot of joking how Duane was the firecracker and 2 days older than me. My sympathy and prayers are for you all.
Shirley
Dear Shirley, Ron, Robert and Kay,
My heart goes out to you all. Duane was a hell of a man. I didn’t grow up with a father but when he talked to me his words of wisdom and business and doing the right thing went far. I looked up to him as the father I never had.
My condolences to your family and friends.
James Moses and family
Shirley and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are sure Duane is now now at peace and no longer in pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ken & Anne Hobble
My sympathy to your family. I always liked working for Duane at hallmark, he was one of my favorite supervisors. Michele
Dear Shirley and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Duane’s passing. My heart and thoughts are with each and everyone of you. He was a super guy to have worked with and to have known. Charish all your precious memories of him. It’s a rough road to have to travel without him but he is in a restfull and peaceful home now. RIP dear Duane
Dear Shirley and family
We are so sorry for your loss Uncle Duane was a blessing to the whole family. He was always kind and loving to all and he had so much wisdome to share with all of us.
Uncle Duane will be greatly missed. God’s Blessings to your family.
Love
Claude & Ellen and the whole family
we love you
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Duane touched many lives, and will be missed.
Scott Jameson
Dearest Shirley, My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry. I will never forget how much Roger talked about all he and Duane did together. He always commented on the fact that he was closer to Duane than he could ever be to a brother. His retirement plaque in Roger’s room always reminds me of you two. I know they will be farming together in heaven in the near future. Love, Pat
Dear Shirley and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to all of you, and prayers too.
James & Tracy
Shirley and family, we are all sorry for your loss. Duane was a great family man. He would go out of his way to help anyone, family or not. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Duane was a great friend and a great manager and I enjoyed working with him during my career at Hallmarks. So sorry to hear of his passing and wish the family the best. Phillip
Shirley & Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Duane. He will me missed by so many. We have such wonderful memories of Duane at Hallmarks. Ed & Margie
Shirley and Family;
I have many fond memories of growing up in Lawrence. Duane was always kind to everyone and treated us as one of his own kids. I am deeply sorry to hear of him passing on. I admire him and his concern with helping Mom after Dad passed on. He was a great man that we all were very fond of.
Alan
Shirley and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Duane. It seems like just yesterday that we all lived on Kasold Dr. I still have many wonderful memories of the times our family’s spent together. Duane was always so funny and kind hearted and he always had a smile on his face. I know you will miss him dearly. Take care. My prayers are with you.
Pam Sill
Aunt Shirley and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you! Uncle Duane was a great guy and will be missed. Love you guys!!! I know that there really aren’t words that can be said to ease the pain… but our prayers of peace and comfort are with each of you!
Love,
Gregory, Laura, Matthew, Joseph, & Abigail
Aunt Shirley and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you! Uncle Duane was a great guy and will be missed. Love you guys!!! I know that there really aren’t words that can be said to ease the pain… but our prayers of peace and comfort are with each of you!
Dear Shirley and family…no words can express our sympathy at this time, my heart breaks for each of you, but all memories of Duane are the best! He truly was a very loved and respected man, and always remembered as nothing less than the kind, big hearted man he was. Praying for peace from the Lord for each of you.
Shirley and family. You are in my heart and prayers. Duane was a wonderful man and he will be missed by so many people.He was a great man to work with at Hallmarks and always did things the right way.Always had a smile on his face.
Mary Higgins
Shirley and family,
So sorry to hear about Duane. He was my mentor at Hallmark, a true friend and a motivater in my Hallmark career. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Frank
Dear Sheaffer family,
My sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. I am here for you if you need anything. Love, Mark and Linda
Dear Shirley,
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
God Bless.
Larry
Dear Shirley and Family, My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of Duane. I know he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.He will be missed by so many. With all our love and sympathy. Love, Bob and Betty Robbins.
Dear Shirley (and family), We are so sorry for your loss. Duane was a great guy and we always had fun talking cars and kidding each other. Our sympathy to you all. You will be in our prayers.
Susan