Ronald George Schaffer
April 5, 1932 ~ March 7, 2022
Retired St. Paul District Fire Chief. Passed away March 7, 2022 from a heart attack.
Ron is cherished & adored by wife, Arlene Hackman Schaffer; very proud father of twins, Mary Jo (John) Distler, Michael (Darla) Schaffer & Dr. Janet (Greg Rudisill) Schaffer; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Thomas) Wang, Annie Distler, Jacob & Zane Schaffer, Sam, Michael (Caroline) & Sarah Rudisill.
Ron was a USMC veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the City of St. Paul after 37 years of dedicated service. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and the best husband, father & grandpa ever.
Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Monday, March 14th with visitation one hour prior at Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Mike, Darla, Jacob & Zane: Sending our thoughts and prayers for your loss of Ron. Hugs to your family. In deepest sympathy, Mike & Julie Kennon
We wish you nothing but fairways and greens.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Ron’s military service to our country in the Marines Corps.
To the one who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise, honor, glory and power forever and ever. (Rev 5:13). In loving memory of Ron.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Schaffer family. Wishing you strength and peace. Love, Jeanne Flavin
So sorry for you loss. Ron was a very special man and will always have a spot in all of our hearts.
With heartfelt condolences,