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Funeral services will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Mountain).

Interior Community Center
Interior, South Dakota

Interior-Fairview Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the community center.



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In memory of

Kenneth Sheaffer, Jr.

of Interior, South Dakota formerly of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home in Interior at the age of 53

Kenneth Harvey Sheaffer, Jr. (to many known as Ken, Kenny and “Uncle”) was born May 6, 1967 to Kenneth Sheaffer, Sr. and Karen (Varner) Myers in Carlisle, PA.

Ken spent his childhood in Carlisle and most of that time was on the farm as his pap’s right hand man and sidekick.

After attending Big Spring High School, Ken served in the Army Reserves. Ken then became an OTR truck driver, a job he thoroughly loved and enjoyed as it rewarded him to travel and see the country. He then settled in Interior, SD where he was Maintenance Supervisor at Cedar Pass Lodge and later worked maintenance at the Badlands Interior Campground.

Ken was the loving father to Drew S. Sheaffer and very proud grandfather to Karliegh and Olivia Sheaffer. He and Drew had an incredible bond and shared a love of trucking.

Another title that Ken wore proudly was being called “Uncle” by many family, friends, and neighbors. He was a natural, quick witted comedian that could always make a person laugh and a man with a very loving heart that would help anyone in need. He was a true and loyal father, son, brother, friend, and “Uncle.”

Ken had a love of nature and the mountains. He traveled to the Black Hills and Wyoming every year. He was always up for a good road trip, but Interior was “Home.”

Ken will be forever and lovingly remembered by his son, Drew S Sheaffer and his wife Lacy of Arkansas; granddaughters, Karliegh and Olivia; his mother, Karen Myers of Rapid City, SD; father, Kenneth and stepmother Vonnie Sheaffer of Carlisle, PA; stepfather, Roger Myers of Hermosa, SD; sister, Kaci Harvey and husband Matt of Interior; stepbrothers, Scot Murray of Idaho and Travis Myers of Pennsylvania; brother-in-law, Darwin Bowers of Pennsylvania; nieces, Brandy (Jed) Kammerer of Wall and Logan (Brandon) Bowers of Chadron, NE; great nephews Tristan and Bennett Kammerer and numerous cousins.

Ken was preceded in death by his daughter, Lindsay Olivia and his loving grandparents.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, at the Community Center in Interior. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.

Private family interment will follow at the Interior-Fairview Cemetery.

Cards can be sent to:
P.O. Box 26
Interior, SD 57550


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FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 12:00 p.m.
Interior Community Center
Interior, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney

MUSIC
“One Pair of Hands”
“In The Garden”
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”

PALLBEARERS
Sam “Buck” Shaffer - Zachory Schroll - Rick Tilson
Roger Myers - Jed Kammerer - Brandon Struble
Matt Harvey - Jim Smith - Cloyd Shaffer - Mike Baldwin

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Interior-Fairview Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota

  • Ken.. you left us way too
    soon...Your frequent stops to visit will be missed....     ~ Greg Barber Interior (3/2/2021)
  • Gulf Shores, AL ~ Julia Watts 16801 Nelson Lane Slip17 (2/12/2021)
  • I am sorry to hear of your loss, to all the family members. Thank you for sharing the service through live stream. Kenny was my cousin. One of my memories of him was that he was good at making hay forts on the farm when we were little. ~ Amy L. Gregg Muncie (2/11/2021)
  • So sorry to read of your loss, never easy to lose a child. ~ Laurel Oiler Hankins Newville, Pennsylvania (2/11/2021)
  • ~ Robert Hertzler East Tyler Ave Sisters, Oregon 97759 (2/11/2021)
  • So shocked and sadden to read of Kenny's passing. It's hard to think of him as an adult, even after working with him at Days Inn. In my memory, he remains that active, energetic boy running through Uncle Clark and Aunt Elma's living room. It hurts to know that he's no longer with us, but comforting to know that he's reunited with his grandparents. ~ Johnna Palm Carlisle, PA (2/10/2021)
  • I am so sorry to hear of Ken's death. Ken & I had many great times when we were younger.
    Even though Ken & I hadn't seen each other through out the years, I still thought of him as a brother. I am praying for you all in this default time.
    Sincerely,
    Todd Paulus     ~ Todd Paulus BOILING SPRINGS, PA (2/10/2021)
  • To all of Kennys family, So sorry for your loss,you are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Sandra Lescalleet Brindle York, PA (2/10/2021)
  • Just no words to express how sorry I am. Always the kindest man with the best smile. Rest in peace. You are missed. Love and hugs to all family and friends. ~ Katie Johnston Interior, SD (2/10/2021)
  • Ken and family, I am so sorry to read this. All of you are in my prayers that you can find peace and comfort in the days ahead. ~ Joyce Darhower Carlisle PA (2/10/2021)
  • Our prayers are with Ken's family. We enjoyed our visits with him. Rest in peace, friend. ~ Laura Ford Lilienthal Winterset, Iowa (2/9/2021)
  • So sorry to hear this Kaci, Matt and family. Sending love and sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Casa Grande AZ (2/9/2021)
  • Sending love and prayers, that you may find comfort in knowing Kenny is home with his Lord. ~ Cathie Zimmerman 900 Cranes Gap Road (2/9/2021)
  • My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Betty Boyd Shippensburg,Pa (2/9/2021)
  • So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts ans prayers. Love & hugs. ~ Sis & Bob Alspaugh Carlisle, PA (2/9/2021)
  • My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Connie Twiss 20705 Bia120 (2/9/2021)
  • 57559 ~ Holly Clements Murdo and Kadoka, Sd (2/9/2021)
  • Not close, but never far my brother! You will be missed by the lives you have touched. My condolences to family and friends. Sleep well!! ~ Scot Murray Idaho Falls, Idaho (2/9/2021)
  • In deepest sympathy to all our family. Love and Prayers. ~ Ken Sr. & Vonnie Sheaffer Carlisle, PA (2/9/2021)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . ~ Mike and Elaine Ludt Carlisle, PA (2/9/2021)