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John Schaaf

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John Schaaf, 79, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  He was born on January 8, 1941 in Fremont to Bob and Maribel (Hetrick) Schaaf.  He was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Tiffin University.

John married Donna Shelley on September 14, 1963 at St. Ann Church in Fremont.  He worked as a salesman for many years and retired in 2018.  John was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and enjoyed bonfires, listening to Elvis Presley, mowing his lawn, and watching classic AMC movies.  In his younger years he enjoyed swimming, boating, tennis and football.  John never missed an Ohio State Football Game and enjoyed going to see the Cleveland Indians and watching the Browns play. He and his wife did several years of traveling the United States.  They particularly enjoyed Hawaii.   He loved spending time with his family.

John is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Donna Schaaf, Fremont, OH; children, Shelley Schaaf, Fremont, OH, John E. “Jay” (Pam) Schaaf, Jr., Willshire, OH and Steven Schaaf, Auburn, IN; siblings, Tom (Nancy) Schaaf, Saville, OH and Gary (Pat) Schaaf, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Tasha, John, Morgan, Stephanie and Gabe; five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert “Rob” M. Schaaf; brother, Bobby Schaaf.

Visitation:  Friday, October 16, 2020, from Noon until 2:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.

The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.

Graveside Services will take place on Friday following the visitation, at 2:30 pm at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, 1793 W. McPherson Hwy, Clyde, OH.

Memorials can be made to St. Ann Catholic Church.

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  1. Annette-Ripple Guggisberg

    October 13, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Shelley, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad! He was such a nice man! Thoughts and prayers go out to you, your mom and brothers. God has another special angel with him. RIH

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  2. Barbara McNelly

    October 13, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Gary & Pat. We are very sorry for the loss of your brother. Our sincere condolences to you and all of your family. Dave & Barb McNelly

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  3. Missy Flahiff

    October 13, 2020 at 11:39 pm

    So sad to hear this,we loved Grandpa whenever we all got together for Morgan and Jason’s party’s,he will definitely be missed. Our thoughts,hearts and prayers go out to you Donna and Family. May God be with you during this very sad time for your family.

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  4. John and Brenda Havens

    October 14, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    John was a great salesman. We bought several new vehicles from him over the years. May he rest in peace. Sending our sincere love for his family.

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  5. Donna and Terry Thatcher

    October 14, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of John Schaaf. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

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  6. Cynthia Wise

    October 15, 2020 at 12:05 am

    Donna and family, so sorry for your loss …cherish your memories♥️

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  7. Sharon Kennedy

    October 15, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Donna and family,
    So sorry for your loss..

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  8. Illya Bowersox

    October 15, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    Our deepest sympathies go out to you Aunt Donna, Shelly, Jay, and Steve.

    With love,
    Illya and Becky, Madeleine and Gabriel, Shondray and Natasha.

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  9. Kathy Daughterty Filgueiras

    October 17, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    John and Donna were like parents to me, for many years I was their babysitter and like a daughter. John always was happy and laughing. He was giving, caring and loved his wife and children. Even though its been many years since I’ve seen them both, they are still family to me. God is going to thoroughly enjoy having John with him and we are going to miss him dearly. God Bless you all and much love to you at this sad time.

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