Our Staff

God Bless America.

Daniel J. Schaffer

Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Being born and raised in Defiance, I feel very fortunate to be able to serve the community I call home. I graduated from Defiance High School in 1985, attended Defiance College (1985-87) and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1988 with a degree in Mortuary Science. In 1992, I married Cindy (Spears) Schaffer. We have three children: Daniel II "DJ", Adam, and Hanna.

My community involvement and memberships include: Life member St John Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3rd degree, Life member of Defiance Co. Fish and Game Club, Defiance Elk's Lodge 147, Defiance Eagles Aerie 372, Defiance Moose Lodge 2094, Defiance County Drug Free Coalition, Defiance City Schools Foundation member, former Vice President of Defiance High School Athletic Boosters, USA Hockey Certified Coach, former Vice President of Leo Lions High School Hockey Team, former Defiance Little League Baseball coach and Babe Ruth League coach, and former Defiance Girls Softball Association coach, former School Council President of Defiance Catholic School now known as Holy Cross School, National Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, and Ohio Embalmers Association.

I also hold a limited insurance license and would be willing to assist you in pre-planning services as well as at a time of need. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me either through this website, phone me, or stop by the funeral home.

Telephone: 1-419-784-2441

Email:

Jeffery R. Strayer

Funeral Director and Embalmer

I am a native of Henry County, OH, raised in the small town of Liberty Center, in a blue collar home, the oldest of three children. I graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1980. After attending Holy Cross Junior College and Indiana Wesleyan University, I graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with a Bachelor of Mortuary Science Degree in 1998. After working with a few other funeral homes I found my niche at Schaffer Funeral Home, where I am happy to be living and working in Defiance.

My church home is at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Maumee OH, where I serve as a Chalice Bearer, serve on the Christian Education Committee, and also participate in our bi-annual rummage sale. In my spare time I enjoy working on my house, gardening, genealogy, photography, and painting.

My professional memberships include National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA), and Ohio Embalmers Association (OEA). I also hold an Ohio Limited Insurance License, and am willing to assist anyone interested in pre-arranging funeral services.

Telephone: 1-419-784-2441

Email: