Kathy Jo (Mann) Shaffer

Kathy Jo Shaffer, age 58 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.   
  
She was born on August 2, 1963 to Eugene and Phyllis (Oborn) Mann in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Kathy was a 1981 graduate of Bryan High School. On June 2, 2004 she married Tim Shaffer, who survives. 
  
Kathy was a member of Defiance Eagles #372. She enjoyed fishing, flowers, bird watching, caring for her cats, being outdoors, sunbathing, and listening to music, especially rock music.
  
Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Tim  Shaffer of Defiance, her mother Phyllis Mann of Bryan, OH, two step-daughters, Sasha (James) Keasler of Defiance and Abbigail (Sam) Rodriguez of Archbold, OH, five step-grandchildren, her sister, Patty (Rick) McClure of Alabama, her stepsister, Katrina Michael of Montpelier, OH, and two nieces, Sherri Fitzsimmons of Oakwood, OH and Carrie Fitzsimmons of Bryan, OH. 
  
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Mann, her stepmother, Patty Mann, and her sister, Karen Fitzsimmons.
  
Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A Memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home, with Celebrant Deb Miller officiating. Due to CDC guidelines, if you are not fully vaccinated, a mask is required to enter the funeral home, and our lounge area will remain closed.   
  
Memorials are suggested to A.A. or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
  
  

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