Herman J. Shafer, age 67, of Chester passed away November 7, 2018. Herman was born in Cobleskill, NY to the late Herman S. and Helen King Shafer. He is survived by two sisters, Joanne Christman (Loren) of Chester and Joyce Shaw of Amsterdam, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen S. Shafer; three sisters, Janet Campbell, Mary Shafer and Martha Shafer.

Mr. Shafer was a Navy veteran and retired from Walmart. He attended Bethel United Methodist Church in Chester.

Reverend Mike Burgess will speak at his memorial service, 2p.m. Monday at Pollard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church.