Born May 5th, 1952, in Crescent City, California died June 20th, 2023, in Crescent City, California. Bob lived in Klamath, California most of his life. He was drafted into the army in 1970. He went on to be an MP at the Tripler Base and Hospital in Hawaii. He felt very honored to be in the honor guard to greet Vietnam POW when they came home. He was awarded Soldier of the month and Soldier of the quarter.
Bob loved hunting and fishing. Hunting with David Markel, Tom Earls, and his son Gabriel. He enjoyed fishing in the small creeks around the area as well as ocean fishing with his good friend Don Glennon. Bob was famous for his smoked salmon and salmon dip which was requested at gatherings.
He worked over 30 years as a heavy equipment mechanic, maintaining log equipment for Simpson, Arcata Redwood, and Green Diamond.
Bob was preceded in death by parents Harold and Wanda Shafer, Son Gabriel Shafer, Father-in-law Lloyd Meirndorf, Brother-in-laws Doug Meirndorf and Dick Halley, Sister-in-laws Carol Shafer, and Gillian Hutchinson.
He leaves behind his wife of 48 years Julie Meirndorf Shafer, Son Brandon Shafer, Mother-in-law Pam Meirndorf, Sister-in-laws Bobbie Halley, Brenda Meirndorf, Michelle & Joe Trinidad, Tasha & Joe Brien, Brothers Allan Shafer, Alan Hutchinson, and Curt & Teresa Shafer, Brother-in-Law Chris & Judy Meirndorf, and several Nieces and Nephews.
A Celebration of Life is being planned and will be announced in the future.