William (Bill) "Shifty" Schaff's Obituary
William (Bill) "Shifty" Schaff, 85, beloved husband of Margot Kreutzer, went to be with his heavenly father on November 21, 2020.
He was born in Munhall on April 27th, 1935. He grew up in the Hazelwood area and attended Connelly Vocational High School.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester (Wess) and Mary Schaff, as well as his sister, Marilyn Russell.
He had four children and one stepchild, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Father of William Schaff, Jr. and wife Nancy, Kevin Kreutzer, Karen Schaff (predeceased) and husband Greg, David Schaff: Christi Murphy and husband Tim. Grandfather of Christopher Sippos, Stephani Huffine, Tiffany Schaff, Heather Obillo, Lauren Schaff, Mandy Amhaz, and Jessie Mesina. Great Grandfather of Logan, Ariana, Gabriele, Alysa, Peyton, Sofiya, Malia, and Amaya.
He started his career as a boiler estimator for Rust Engineering, then began the trade as a union bricklayer. He was a 60-year member of Bricklayers Local #9 of Pennsylvania. During his career he worked across the United States and throughout the world, most recently in Fujian, China.
He was a fireman and 30-year member of the Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company. He was an antique car enthusiast and was a member of the Hudson Car Club and collected exotic and antique cars. He was an avid reader and WWII historian and collector.
Upon retiring, Bill returned to Pittsburgh where he met and married the love of his life, Margot Kreutzer of North Hills, who has survived him in death. They traveled the world together, loved life and every new adventure.
Family and friends will be welcomed on Friday, November 27th, 2020 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM for a visitation at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Blessing Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 28th, 2020 in the Funeral Homes Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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