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Kenneth L. Shaffer, 65, of East Freedom, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday. He was born in Indiana, Pa., son of Lincoln and the late Louise (Greene) Shaffer.
He married his childhood sweetheart, Kimberly Walters, in 1981.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years; a daughter, Leah Babb and husband, Ben, in South Carolina; a son, Andrew Sr. and wife, Goldie, in Virginia; four grandchildren: Delaney, Calvin, Andrew Jr. and Jolene; his father in Roaring Spring; and a brother, James and wife, Pat.
Ken graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1978 and obtained his associate degree in electrical design at Penn State Altoona.
He retired from Bechtel Power Corp. in 2021 after more than 40 years as an electrical designer.
Ken was a Deacon at The Martinsburg Church of God.
He enjoyed spending time with family, all things Penn State, golfing and taking walks at Canoe Creek with his beloved dog, Gerdie. He also enjoyed supporting his nieces and nephews at their sporting events.
The family would like to thank the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital ninth floor TCTU unit for all their care.
Friends will be received from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Juniata Valley Gospel Church, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m.
Interment at New Canoe Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The Rosenbaum House (rosenbaumfamilyhouse.com/donate).
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