Dean E. Shaffer – December 29, 2024

Geneseo: Dean passed away at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024.  He was born on June 5, 1934, in Towanda, PA, to the late Thomas and Irene Shaffer. Dean is predeceased by his son, Gregory Shaffer,  daughter-in-law, Terri Shaffer, brothers, Robert “Rod” Shaffer, Donald Dunham, and Thomas Shaffer Jr. Survived by his wife, Emily (Roberts) Shaffer, son, Ralph “Mick” Shaffer, daughter, Deana Shaffer, sisters, Doris Lane, Marion Manahan, Bette LeStrange, Jackie Chilbert, grandchildren, Alex and Andrew Shaffer, close friend, Patrick Welch and beloved beagle, Charlie

Dean retired after 32 years working as a foreman, with Gleason Works, in Rochester, NY. He enjoyed gardening and hunting rabbits with his many beagles over the years. Dean was also an avid Wheel Horse garden tractor collector known for his ability to repair and restore them. 

Per Dean’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, January 14th at 10:00 at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Rt. 20A, Geneseo, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Livingston County Hospice 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, NY 14540, or the Wilmont Cancer Center 90 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14642.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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  1. I`m a huge Wheel Horse fan and while struggling with a few problems I was having was sent to see him and he helped me right out which was probably 25 years ago. Still a Wheel Horse fan now and have even more. Lost a good source of knowledge. RIP Dean.

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