James E. Schaaf, 61, of Griggsville, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born November 7, 1959 in Carrollton, the son of Julius "Dude" Schaaf and Cora Alice Ford Varble. He married Marcia K. Koch on June 29, 1991 in Pittsfield and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Amanda (Ron) White of Griggsville; two stepchildren, Jennifer (Mayank) Lakhlani of Woodson and John Paul of Ina; six grandchildren, David Passmore, Haylee Passmore, Daanik (Jennifer) Lakhlani, Trinity Schaaf, Damian (Amanda) White and Zaynlei (John) Paul; two brothers, Charlie (Edna) Schaaf of Fieldon and Bill (Alice) Schaaf of Jerseyville; two sisters, Judy (Jerry) Roth of Fieldon and Carol Barnett of Mt. Sterling; sister-in-law’s, Barb Schaaf of Fieldon and Carolyn of Schaaf of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Glenn Varble; three brothers, Russell, Robert and Donald Schaaf; niece, Sonya Smith; and great-niece, Elizabeth Schaaf.
Mr. Schaaf was raised in Pearl and was a graduate of East Pike High School. He was employed as a truck driver for over 20 years. James was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved collecting movies.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Griggsville Cemetery.
He was born November 7, 1959 in Carrollton, the son of Julius "Dude" Schaaf and Cora Alice Ford Varble. He married Marcia K. Koch on June 29, 1991 in Pittsfield and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Amanda (Ron) White of Griggsville; two stepchildren, Jennifer (Mayank) Lakhlani of Woodson and John Paul of Ina; six grandchildren, David Passmore, Haylee Passmore, Daanik (Jennifer) Lakhlani, Trinity Schaaf, Damian (Amanda) White and Zaynlei (John) Paul; two brothers, Charlie (Edna) Schaaf of Fieldon and Bill (Alice) Schaaf of Jerseyville; two sisters, Judy (Jerry) Roth of Fieldon and Carol Barnett of Mt. Sterling; sister-in-law’s, Barb Schaaf of Fieldon and Carolyn of Schaaf of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Glenn Varble; three brothers, Russell, Robert and Donald Schaaf; niece, Sonya Smith; and great-niece, Elizabeth Schaaf.
Mr. Schaaf was raised in Pearl and was a graduate of East Pike High School. He was employed as a truck driver for over 20 years. James was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved collecting movies.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Griggsville Cemetery.
James E. Schaaf, 61, of Griggsville, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born November 7, 1959 in Carrollton, the son of Julius "Dude" Schaaf and Cora Alice Ford Varble. He married Marcia K. Koch on June 29, 1991 in Pittsfield and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Amanda (Ron) White of Griggsville; two stepchildren, Jennifer (Mayank) Lakhlani of Woodson and John Paul of Ina; six grandchildren, David Passmore, Haylee Passmore, Daanik (Jennifer) Lakhlani, Trinity Schaaf, Damian (Amanda) White and Zaynlei (John) Paul; two brothers, Charlie (Edna) Schaaf of Fieldon and Bill (Alice) Schaaf of Jerseyville; two sisters, Judy (Jerry) Roth of Fieldon and Carol Barnett of Mt. Sterling; sister-in-law’s, Barb Schaaf of Fieldon and Carolyn of Schaaf of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Glenn Varble; three brothers, Russell, Robert and Donald Schaaf; niece, Sonya Smith; and great-niece, Elizabeth Schaaf.
Mr. Schaaf was raised in Pearl and was a graduate of East Pike High School. He was employed as a truck driver for over 20 years. James was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved collecting movies.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Griggsville Cemetery.
He was born November 7, 1959 in Carrollton, the son of Julius "Dude" Schaaf and Cora Alice Ford Varble. He married Marcia K. Koch on June 29, 1991 in Pittsfield and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Amanda (Ron) White of Griggsville; two stepchildren, Jennifer (Mayank) Lakhlani of Woodson and John Paul of Ina; six grandchildren, David Passmore, Haylee Passmore, Daanik (Jennifer) Lakhlani, Trinity Schaaf, Damian (Amanda) White and Zaynlei (John) Paul; two brothers, Charlie (Edna) Schaaf of Fieldon and Bill (Alice) Schaaf of Jerseyville; two sisters, Judy (Jerry) Roth of Fieldon and Carol Barnett of Mt. Sterling; sister-in-law’s, Barb Schaaf of Fieldon and Carolyn of Schaaf of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Glenn Varble; three brothers, Russell, Robert and Donald Schaaf; niece, Sonya Smith; and great-niece, Elizabeth Schaaf.
Mr. Schaaf was raised in Pearl and was a graduate of East Pike High School. He was employed as a truck driver for over 20 years. James was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved collecting movies.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Griggsville Cemetery.
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