Gaile Shaffer

- Correction A graveside service for Gaile Shaffer, age 81, is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at the I00F Cemetery in Gregory, SD.

Gaile Reed Shaffer was born August 27, 1943, in Winner, SD, to Harold Shaffer Sr. and Doris (Bailey) Shaffer. Because of Harold’s poor eyesight, the family moved from the farm to Gregory, where Harold ran a Standard station at the north end of Main Street. After moving a few more times, they moved back to Gregory, where Gaile enjoyed baseball as a left handed first baseman. He graduated high school in 1961, and shortly after, he and his wife moved to Omaha, NE. They adopted two girls, Michelle and Robin.

Then they had their son Timothy. Later, Gaile moved into an apartment and began attending church. At that time he met Kathy, and spent the remainder of his years. Gaile worked in the construction field, where he met his golf buddies. He also enjoyed traveling with his nephew Eric, exploring golf courses.

Gaile passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after a battle with dementia. He leaves behind Kathy; his children; sister Mavis; brothers Bruce and Les; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother Hal, sister Judy, niece Jennifer, and nephew Cord.