Russell (Rusty) Sheaffer

Russell (Rusty) Leroy Sheaffer, 68, of Wooster, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home, in Wooster.

Rusty was born April 8, 1949 in Elyria, Ohio to Russell Robert and Margaret Ann {Sweet} Sheaffer.

After high school, he joined the United States Army.

He married Lee Ann Dibble on April 8, 1999.

Rusty worked for Hospira in Ashland for over 30 years.   He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and was loyal to the I/77 Armor Division, and rarely missed a reunion. He also loved to ride motorcycles, and watching car auctions on television.

Rusty will be deeply missed by his wife Lee Ann Sheaffer of Wooster; children Kristi (Jim) Ohler, Pam (Don) Grimwood, Steven (Ashley) McCue, Rob (Tif) Grimwood, Brian (Sarah) Lechner, Greg (Cindy) Lechner, and Keith Custer; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;  brothers Ralph (Judy) Sheaffer and Jack (Lori) Sheaffer;  sisters Pam (Gary) Stutz and Diana (Rick) Eberhart.

Rusty was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Teddy Sheaffer; and sisters Susan Householder and Margaret Sheaffer.

Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 at the funeral home with Pastor David Dake officiating. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church 114 Church Street Lodi, Ohio 44254.