Donald Shafer
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Donald Eugene Shafer, 71, Middletown, died Sunday April 10, 2022 at his home after a brief illness with kidney cancer. He was the husband of Betty J. Shafer for 52 years.
Born in Frederick on June 18, 1950 he was the son of the late Harold E. and Mildred Kinna Shafer.
He was a 1968 graduate of Middletown High School where he played soccer, basketball, baseball, and was an excellent pitcher and hitter.
He retired after 45 years as a salesman with Kehne's Carpet in Frederick, a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Middletown, AMVETS Post #9, Middletown. He was an antique car buff, restored 5 cars to pristine condition which won numerous high awards and was a member of the US Army reserves from 1968 to 1974.
He loved his 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. He enjoyed watching them play at their many sporting events.
Surviving, besides his wife are two daughters Kim Shafer Abdinoor and husband Rob of Monrovia, and Amy Shafer Eye and husband Brad of Brunswick, five grandchildren Lindsey Abdinoor, Jenna Abdinoor, Carson Eye, Addison Eye, Mason Eye and a sister Diane Shafer of Seabrook, Maryland.
The family will receive friends on Thursday April 14th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday April 15th at New Beginnings Covenant Church (AMVETS bldg.), 409 W. Green St., Middletown. Pastor Karen Grossnickle will officiate. Interment will be made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society @ cancer.org.