James Alvin Shaeffer died at the age of 87, September 7, 2015, at the Trego Manor Long Term Care in WaKeeney, KS.

Jim was born in Winsor Missouri to Albert and Mattie Shaeffer. He was the youngest of four children. He had three sisters, Pauline, Alberta and Faye, and one brother, Eugene.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rosalie, son Tim and parents, Albert and Mattie Shaeffer and brother Eugene Shaeffer. Jim joined the United States Navy in 1946 and was Honorably discharged after two years of service.

In 1949, he met Rosalie Dinkle, and they were married in 1950 at St. Michael Catholic Church Collyer, KS. They had three children, Tim of Cottage Grove, OR, Dave of Santa Clara, CA, and Emmy Jo of Milpitas, CA. They were proud grandparents of four grandchildren, Kimberly, Kristy, Jammie and Stephanie, eight great-grandchildren, Bryce, Bradley, Brynna, Braedyn, Tyler, Jessie, Sage and Lydia.

His working career consisted of the Union Pacific Railroad, school bus driver for the Trego Unified School District 208, Emergency Medical Technician for Trego County and the City Police Officer in Collyer, KS.

He leaves behind 3 sisters, Pauline, Faye and Alberta, sister in-law Rosemary Walt, brother in-law Bob Dinkel and wife, Lori, of Collyer, Leo Dinkel of Hays, brother in-law Tony Malsom and wife, Flossie, of Great Bend; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. Jim was loved and will be sadly missed by his family.

Family and friends gathering is 7- 9 PM Friday, October 23rd, 2015 at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS with a short message and time to share fond memories. A short service will be held at8:00 PM with Pastor Steve Dinkle of Hays, KS. A Mass will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, KS. Burial following the Mass.