Joseph Schaffer

Died unexpectedly while on vacation in the Republica Dominicana on Monday, October 10, 2011, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Sharon Oliver. "Poppa" of Tracey (Lamar) Schaffer-Harris. Adoring grandpa of Christopher Joseph "CJ" Schaffer. Companion of Judge Joe Brown. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Betty Schaffer; brother, David Schaffer; son, Christopher Schaffer and daughter Toni Ikisivri. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.Jospeh was born in Veszprem, Hungry September 14, 1936, stayed there with his father, Joseph through all of WWII. They came to the United States, Milwaukee April of 1948 to join his mother Elizabeth (Betty). He learned to speak English and count playing sheep's-head on the bus to and from school. He was a member of Local 2337 Millwright & Pile drivers of Milwaukee for 45+ years and a life member VFW Sussex Post 6377 Horne-Mudlitz. A proud Navyman of the Cuban Military operation. He loved to play cards, ride his Harleys, and hunting at his cabin. He doted on his grandson CJ and step-grandson Henry.Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 1:00-2:45 PM. Funeral Service 3:00 PM."You were a friend to many and will be dearly missed!"