Richard E. 'Dick' Shaffer
Richard E. âDickâ Shaffer, 96, of Gettysburg, passed away into the loving hands of Jesus on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Born March 1, 1924, in Martinsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Rev. David L. and Helen (Rupp) Shaffer. Dick is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Helen M. (Metzler) Shaffer, their marriage was blessed to be centered around God. He was a 1942 graduate of Morrison Cove High School in Martinsburg. Dick proudly served as a staff sergeant with the U. S. Army Air Corp in the European Theater during World War II. After his military service, he graduated from Bliss E...