Emil Schaffer

Emil Schaffer

April 02, 1917 - November 05, 2010

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Emil E. Schaffer, 93, Gackle, ND died Friday Afternoon November 5, 2010 at Eventide at Hi-Acres Manor Nursing Home in Jamestown, ND.

Emil Schaffer was born April 2, 1917 in Logan County, South of Streeter, ND, the son of Jacob Schaffer and Clara (Schultes) Schaffer. He received his education at the local school and graduated from Gackle High School in 1935. He graduated from the Capital Commercial College in 1936. He started work at Gackle Motors in 1936.

He and Lillian Krapu were married August 20, 1939. They made their home in Gackle, ND where he farmed and also in 1946-1974 he owned and operated a gas station, the Case Implement Dealership from 1948-1968 and also the Ford Dealership. He also served as the mayor of Gackle for 10 years. In 1974 he went to work helping Rueben Metz farming until 1979 when he retired. Following the death of his wife in 2002, he continued to reside in Gackle until 2006 when he moved into Jamestown. In 2010 he entered the Eventide at Hi-Acres Manor.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Gackle, ND. He served as church treasurer. He also held a life membership of the ND Firemen Association and served 4 terms as State Representative of the ND House from 1963-1971. He was Republican District Treasurer, and was a member of the Silver Haired Legislators.

He is survived by 1 son, Michael (Victoria) Schaffer, Hillman, MN; 1 daughter, Gayle (Bill) Chapin, Jamestown, ND; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchild, 4 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren; and 1 sister, Hulda Cink, Fargo, ND.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday November 9, 2010 at the Haut Funeral Chapel in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Bryce Tahran, officiating.

The interment will be at the Gackle Cemetery in Gackle, ND.

Visitation - 9 - 8 Monday @ the funeral home in Jamestown

Prayer service: 7:00P.M. Monday @ the funeral home

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Linda Remmick
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Goodbye Uncle Emil. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
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Virginia Dockter
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Who will now be the geneologist for the Dockter-Schaffer families? Emil had a fantastic gift for accurate recall. He enjoyed regaling us with tales about the past, He was such fun to be with. We will miss Emil.
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Vernon Dockter
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Received the notice to late to attend services. May God bless you as you move through this moment in your lives. Cousins, Rev. Ted Dockter, Jr. Fargo, ND Rev. Vern Dockter, Delta, CO
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Kara Fuller
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Eric and family - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandfather. I know how much he meant to you. It was really nice meeting him when he came to Illinois. I could see that he was very proud of you!
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Hank and Cherry Remboldt
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What a gentleman and a great friend to the Remboldt family. I remember the day when Budge walked out of the store and couldn't't find his car. He thought Annabelle or Cal had used it. Of course, those were the days when keys were left in the car. About an hour later, Emil walked in the store giving Budge a bill for new tires. When my dad asked why he had put on four new tires, Emil said because the old ones were worn out. Only in Gackle! Like Budge, Emil was a true salesman! Our condolences to Gail, Michael and their families.
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Bonnie Remboldt Marosy
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Dear Gayle Ann and Michael, I was so sorry to read about your dad. I remember him fondly. I saw him every day on my way home from school. He would always come over and talk to me. I also remember all the fun times our families got together when we were young for great picnics and dinners. You are in our prayers, Fondly, Bonnie

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