Birth date: Jan 5, 1946 Death date: Sep 5, 2023
Annapolis resident, Charles “Chuck” Albert Shafer passed away at home on September 5, following a brave battle with lymphoma. He was 77. Born in Vandalia, Ohio to Garnett and William Shafer on January 5, 1946, he spent many happy Read Obituary
My Deepest Condolences go with Maria Pisa and Family. I have met Charles (Chuck) on various occasions; I worked with Maria for a good while at the National Agricultural Library of USDA-ARS. Maria; Chuck was a great man, indeed with many blessings and wonderful qualities. You have great memories of him. Remember that Chuck will always be with you in spirit ❤️. God Bless Chuck 🙌 🙏.
Chuck Shafer was my best friend in High School. At that time he went by the name "Chick" Shafer. I guess he later opted for "Chuck". I can see why. He and I had many great adventures while in High School. We frequently visited a lakeside campground near Lake Erie. Perhaps our greatest adventure came during our senior year. Our school had canceled the so-called "senior trip" to Washington D.C. because of the expense and also because some previous attendees mis-behaved so Chuck and I decided we would take our own senior trip. We went to New York City. I drove. I remember to this day emering from the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan at age 17 when the legal driving age in New York was 18. We had a crazy good time including a visit to the famous Peppermint Lounge where we saw one of the British rock bands beginning to perform in the U.S. in what was known as the British invasion. I cannot remember the band, perhaps the Rolling Stones or the Kinks. In order to protect the Chuck's and my reputation I will not go into any more details. After graduation I left Vandalia and my connection to Chuck essentially ended. He would email me on birthdays and such and I did the same to him until our communication ended about 30 years ago. He was a really good guy, fun-loving, loyal, and friendly to everyone. I suspect he left behind a family with those same values.
I will miss Chuck. I enjoyed many days and evenings sipping wine at dinners and at our marina. Chuck’s smile was genuine as was he. We will miss the many discussions about traveling, boating, and enjoying life in general. He is at peace now and for that I am grateful. I hope you are catching the big fish in the sky.
So very sorry to hear about Chuck. I worked with Chuck for many years at AAMC. He was a great boss and mentor.
I first met Chuck when he came to our wedding in 1999. Of course I had heard all about him from working with you, Maria, for many years (and still now continuing our friendship in retirement). Chuck was certainly a 'Renaissance Man', and with so many great qualities. He will be sorely missed by all.
Jannette Shuford-Reeves (& husband, Jerry)
I’m so sorry Maria. He is in heaven with our Lord. No more sickness, No more pain. The Lord will give you strength. My prayers will never end.
We have so many memories of traveling with Chuck it’s hard to pick just one. Our river cruises of Europe, Safari and celebrating Thanksgiving in So Africa, Gelato and wine in Rome because “it was all about Chuck” Tapas and Sangria in Spain. And so many more. We shared many a bottle of wine together. Cheers to you, Chuck. You made our adventures into memories we will cherish forever. RIP
