Richard Dale Shafer age 75 of Greenland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 4, 2014.

Dick was born in Greenland to Joseph and Lillian Shafer on August 6, 1939. He attended the Mass/Greenland High School and graduated in 1957. After graduation, he served 4 years in the United States Navy and often remarked he saw the world through a porthole. By trade, he was a Boilermaker and was a member of the International Boilermakers Union since 1975.

Dick formerly managed the Ontonagon bowling alley with his mother during the 1960's and was also an avid bowler. Dick loved to tinker on just about anything that had an engine. He was also the go-to person in the community if you had air conditioning or refrigeration problems. He was a snowmobile enthusiast and actively raced and won various local events during the early years of snowmobiling. Dick was a social person and had the gift to hold "quiet" conversations.

Dick is survived by brothers Raymond Shafer and Jeff Fredrikson; nephews Brian, Ken, Mark and Kevin; nieces Sheri and Lori; and also great-nephews, great-nieces and a great-great-nephew. Dick is preceded in death by his parents; brother Ken; and sister Karen.

A Remembrance Gathering for Dick will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 4-5 p.m. at the Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Greenland.