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Services: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Rex Shaffer, 89 of Prospect, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Delaware Court Healthcare Center. He was born April 10, 1936 in Mt. Gilead to the late Wilbur “Pat” and M. Irene (Weaver) Sullivan. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Elwood Shaffer, who helped raise him; his wife, Nancy Jo (Wainfor) Shaffer, whom he married November 19, 1988 in the Prospect United Methodist Church, and she died August 29, 2022; two sisters, Sherry Seckel, Mary Daniels, and a brother-in-law, George Daniels. He was a 1954 graduate of Mt. Gilead High School. Rex owned and operated Shaffer’s IGA in Prospect for 30 years. Before that, he had worked at the lumber yard in Mt. Gilead. He had also worked for Dickerson Foods in the meat processing plant in Marion for 19 years and worked in construction for 5 years. But if you asked Rex what his most enjoyable job was, he would tell you it was the 50 years he was a farmer. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting, boating, camping, horseback riding and snowmobiling. He was a member of the former Prospect Lodge #444 F&AM where he was a Past Master, the current Hiram Lodge #18 in Delaware, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Shriners, and the Prospect Lions Club. Rex had served on the Prospect Sunswim Pool board as well as numerous committees for the Prospect United Methodist Church. He also served on the Residential Home Association of Marion for 30 years, served the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department and Marion County Auxiliary. He is survived by children, Ron (Cheryl) Shaffer, Mt. Gilead; Randy Shaffer, Marion; Debbie Tudor, Mt. Gilead; Beth (John) Boehm, Radnor; Brian (Kim) Retterer, Richwood, Brent (Randi) Retterer, Prospect; sisters, Patricia (Raymond) Potter, Las Vegas; Barbara Payne, Florida; Christina Marhover, Westerville; brother-in-law, James Seckel, Mt. Gilead; sister-in-law, Connie Crist, Delaware; grandchildren, Christopher Tudor, Devin Shaffer, Jeremy Boehm, Annie Boehm, Dustin Retterer, Joshua Retterer Rachael Johnson, Colton Retterer, Cassandra Converse, Jerrod Retterer; great grandchildren: Ella Retterer, Sidney Shaffer, Shelby Shaffer, Eleanor Shaffer, Owen Retterer, Colby Converse, Laramie Converse; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank Delaware Court and Ohio Health Hospice for their loving and compassionate care during Rex's stay. Funeral services will be Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Joseph Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home in Richwood where a Masonic Service conducted by the brethren of Hiram Lodge #18 will be held at 4:00 PM. Memorial gifts may be given to Aladdin Shriners, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43123 or Prospect Sunswim Pool, 1 Sugar Street, Prospect, OH 43342 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Prospect Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Connie & Bob Segna Bowling Green, Oh Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM So sorry for your loss. Rex was a great man. I remember staying at his home in Prospect when I was young . Wonderful memories. #2 from: Sue Clem Bellefontaine Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM Rex was like family to me. He was a great friend to my Mom and Dad. My dad loved going hunting with him. My mom worked for him at the IGA store for many years and she had a great boss. Prayers Debbie and Ronnie. #3 from: Steve Schultz   Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM So sorry to hear this , prayers of Comfort ! #4 from: Jeff Johnson prospect Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM So sorry to hear of Rex passing. I was fortunate to talk to him this summer.  Rex was a good boss to me at the IGA in my younger years.  The job he provided to me opened up many doors of opportunity later in life (a college education).  For this, I am truly gratefil to Rex. Rest in peace and Thank You. Jeff and Dianne Johnson #5 from: Vicky Wheeker Marysville Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM So sorry for your family’s loss. 🙏 🙏 #6 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West Az Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM Debbie,Ron and Randy. I send my deepest sympathy to you today. I met your dad when I was around 8 years old, in the small town Fulton where his grandparents,aunts,uncles and cousins lived. When he came to Prospect to open the store, I knew he would succeed because he came from hard working stock. RIP old friend. #7 from: Gerald Bingley 'Bing'   Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM I worked for Rex 16yrs he was a good Boss RIP My Friend 🙏 #8 from: Frank & Judy Himler Cardington,Ohio Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM We are sending prayers and condolences to you all. We are sorry to hear of his passing. #9 from: Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene, Texas Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM Debbie & Family  prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your Dad. Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene, Tx #10 from: Sue (Roush) Foreman Petersburg Mi Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM Many, many years ago, I was a Teller at Prospect National City Bank.  Rex was one of my regulars.  He always was so pleasant while making those deposits and waited for us to stock him with bills and change for his store. He was one of my favorites!  Please accept my condolences.

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