Earl T. Schaffer

Earl T. Schaffer, 90, of Quakertown died February 18, 2013 in Independence Court Quakertown. He was the husband of the late Leona M. (McCarthy) Schaffer. Born in Richland Twsp., he was the son of the late Albert C. & Mamie (Conway) Schaffer. He retired in 1983 from Bethlehem Steel where he was a machine operator. Earl was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Veteran during WW II, serving in 236 Engineer Combat Battalion. He enjoyed golf, hunting and traveling especially his annual trip to meet with his fellow veterans of the 236 Engineer's Association. He was a member of Locust Valley Chapel, Coopersburg. He is survived by his children William and his wife Jean of Coopersburg, Judith Jones and her husband Bruce of Green Lane, Richard and his wife Barbara of Hellertown and Jerry and his wife Diane of Zionsville. Two sisters Mae Csondor and Irella Bielicki both of Quakertown. Eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers and five sisters. Services will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in Locust Valley Chapel 5936 Locust Valley Rd. Coopersburg, PA 18036. Call 9:00-10:00 A.M. at the church. Arrangements are being handled by the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the church at the above address. Service Information A service summary is not available