Sharon Schaffer, 89, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital. She was born December 12, 1936, in Waterloo, daughter of Homer and Myrtle (Morgan) Young. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1955.
Sharon married Clarence Schaffer on September 15, 1956, at First Baptist Church in Waterloo. Clarence preceded Sharon in death on April 20, 2024.
Sharon was an active member of St. Ansgar Lutheran Church for 65 years. She was an active advocate for the Red Cross donating many pints of blood in honor of her dad, Homer, who passed away in an auto accident in the 1950s
Sharon was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed baking, especially cakes for her grandkids’ birthdays, and making Christmas cookies with them. She was sure to send a box of Christmas cookies to her kids and grandkids if they were not able to be with her.
She is survived by her children: Debra Foss of San Clemente, CA, Daniel (Jill) Schaffer of Colorado Springs, CO, and Bob (Kari) Schaffer of Waterloo; daughter-in-law, Linda Schaffer of Waterloo; nine grandchildren, brother Dave (Cathy) Young of Ankeny, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and son Bruce Schaffer.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, Waterloo, with visitation Friday, January 9, from 4-6:00 PM at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball, Ave. with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Red Cross.