Leland Francis Paul “Lee” Schaffer, 69, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at The University Of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, from health related issues.
Lee was born February 24, 1951, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Michael C. and Juanita A. (Urban) Schaffer. After attending La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and then Dallas, Texas, and worked in construction. He met and wed his kids' mother, DeNiece Fallwell, and had Johnathan Schaffer and Amy Schaffer.
In 1975, Lee returned to Kansas, and after working at the La Crosse Furniture Factory in La Crosse, Kansas, began his career as a journeyman lineman for Midwest Energy moving to Hanston, Kansas, in 1980. In 1992, Lee met Jan Campbell, the art teacher in Jetmore, Kansas. Jan and Lee married on horseback in Westmoreland, Kansas, Jan's hometown, on October 26th, 1993. Lee left Midwest Energy in 1995 to start Schaffer Trucking as owner/operator for several years. His next adventure and true love was taking over the Schaffer family farm, enjoying many successful years.
After retiring in 2017, Lee spent his time supporting the farm and passing on the tradition to Gregory Schaffer, his nephew.
Survivors include: his wife, Jan Schaffer; one son, John Schaffer; one daughter, Amy Schaffer-Wilson (Wade); three grandchildren, Madeline Schaffer, Jackson Schaffer, and Levi Schaffer, one brother, Harvey Schaffer (Laurie); and one sister, Donna Herrman (James); and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Roy Michael Schaffer.
Church visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.
Funeral service will be Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.
Social distancing is recommended. The family is requesting all visitation and service attendees wear masks.
Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Humane Society of the High Plains, 2050 East US Highway 40, Hays, Kansas 67601.
Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517