Paul Richard Schaffer

Paul Richard Schaffer, of Edna, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at the age of 59.  He was born on Sept. 27, 1954  in East St. Louis, Mo., to the late Rockne M. Schaffer and Gloria Schillinger Argo.
    Paul was a father, husband, godfather and a good friend. He was very friendly to everybody. He was also a member of the Edna Volunteer Fire Department and was retired from Point Comfort Railroad. After retirement he enjoyed mowing lawns and going to coffee at A.J.’s. He loved helping others and he also donated his organs to help others live. We will miss him dearly.
    Paul is survived by his loving wife Nancy Lopez  Shaffer; mother, Gloria Schillinger Argo; daughter, Alecia Sparkman and husband Lynn of Edna; son, Rockne Schaffer of Edna; sister, Roxanne Garza and husband Alan of Carrizo Springs; brother, Donald Schaffer and wife Marie of Edna; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Paul is preceded in death by his father.
    Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Burial will follow in the Edna Latin American Cemetery with Rev. Michael Petering officiating.
    Pallbearers will be Scott Garza,  Edward Shaffer, Richard Shaffer, Brandon Lopez, Emilio Hernandez Jr., and Jared Johndrow.  
    In leiu of flowers memorials may be made to the Edna Volunteer Fire Department, City of Edna, 126 West Main, Edna, Texas 77957.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.