Julie O. Shaffer

In accordance with the family's wishes, services will be private.

Julie O. Shaffer, formerly of Indiana died peacefully Tuesday December 29, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born June 20, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana she is the daughter of the late Russell and Doris Overman.

Julie worked as a Professor of English at Indiana University. She will be remembered as an incredible wife and mother. She loved gardening, reading, good champagne, caring for animals; especially her basset hounds. Julie's energy for life and adventure spread contagiously in every social or intimate setting. Our family feels the greatest loss from her ability to live in the moment, and make everyone she came into contact with feel special and important. Her sparkle she added to every room, remains permanent for us.

Surviving is her husband of thirty six years Glen Shaffer of Kingston, a daughter Jenna Benincasa, her husband Mario Benincasa  and two grandchildren Giada Leona and Ottavio Shaffer Benincasa. A sister Jill Ryan, as well as many nieces and nephews also survive.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to contribute in her honor, we ask you donate to her favorite project.
The Raptor Resource Project (Saving Bald Eagles and birds of prey in Decorah, IA)

http://www.raptorresource.org/