Monna Jean Schaffer

Monna Jean Schaffer (nee McDonald), 88, of Vermilion Twp., died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph after a short illness. She was born May 29, 1924 in Corning, OH and had been a Vermilion Twp. resident since 1969 moving from Cleveland. Jean and Rudy owned and operated Wild Waves Motel next to Mitiwanga. Jean had her real estate license and enjoyed buying and selling houses and businesses. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, Rudy Schaffer of Vermilion Twp. and Jack (Beverly) Schaffer of Vermilion; daughters,Candy Sanders of Vermilion, Connie Russell of Vermilion, Cherryle Schaffer of Vermilion Twp., Suzanne (Kurt) Schwarz of Vermilion, and Monica (Dale) Besida of Vermilion; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and brother, Glenn McDonald of South Euclid. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph "Rudy" Schaffer; parents, Thomas Glenn and Agnes (nee Coyne) McDonald; brother, Jack McDonald; and son-in-law, Eugene Sanders. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Friends may also call on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon at the Riddle Funeral Home. The Reverend Michael Levelle will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.