Carl Eldon Shaffer, 53, Dies in Griswold, Iowa

Longtime Griswold resident passed away at his home on February 24, 2026.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Carl Eldon Shaffer, a 53-year-old resident of Griswold, Iowa, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home. Shaffer is survived by his mother, a younger sister, an older brother, and an older sister. Services are planned at a later date in Wyoming, and Roland Funeral Service is caring for his family and arrangements.

Why it matters

Obituaries provide an opportunity to honor the lives of community members who have passed away and to offer condolences to their loved ones. Shaffer's death is a loss for the Griswold community, where he had lived for many years.

The details

Carl Eldon Shaffer, 53, died at his home in Griswold, Iowa on February 24, 2026. He is survived by his mother Kay Shaffer of Anton, Texas; a younger sister Marita Shaffer, also of Anton; an older brother Larry Shaffer and his wife Jacklyn of Mtn Grove, Missouri; and an older sister Jody McCloud and her husband Gayle of Trenton, Missouri. Services are planned at a later date in Wyoming, and Roland Funeral Service is caring for Shaffer's family and arrangements.

  • Carl Eldon Shaffer died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Carl Eldon Shaffer

A 53-year-old resident of Griswold, Iowa who passed away at his home.

Kay Shaffer

The mother of Carl Eldon Shaffer, living in Anton, Texas.

Marita Shaffer

The younger sister of Carl Eldon Shaffer, living in Anton, Texas.

Larry Shaffer

The older brother of Carl Eldon Shaffer, living in Mtn Grove, Missouri with his wife Jacklyn.

Jody McCloud

The older sister of Carl Eldon Shaffer, living in Trenton, Missouri with her husband Gayle.

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The takeaway

The passing of Carl Eldon Shaffer is a loss for the Griswold, Iowa community where he had lived for many years. His family and loved ones will gather to honor his life at a later service in Wyoming.