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Schaffner, Richard J.
Richard J. Schaffner, 80, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at the Marengo Memorial Hospital in Marengo. Public graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in Millersburg Cemetery, Millersburg, with Carol Dale officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North English.
A general memorial fund has been established.
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Published Oct. 14, 2011, in The Gazette
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