Gregg Scott Shaffer, 67, died February 1, 2020 in his home in Rockville, MD after battling brain cancer for 13 months. His Celebration of Life service will be held at Forcey Bible Church in Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Reception to immediately follow.
Gregg is survived by his wife, Diane Shaffer (nee Otto); his daughters, Elly Shaffer, Heidi Smith, and Erynne Shaffer; his siblings, Jo Sears, Kell Shaffer, and Tim Shaffer.
Gregg was born on June 15 , 1952 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Harold and Phyllis Shaffer. He graduated from Toledo University in 1975 with a Sociology degree and joined staff with Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC) where he spent 23 years as full-time staff, serving domestically and
internationally with the campus ministry and Athletes in Action. Staying affiliate staff with CCC, he then went on to serve with Christian Alliance for International Development (CAID) and International Strategic Alliances (ISA) up until his passing. He also completed graduate studies at The International School of Theology in San Bernardino, CA.
He married the love of his life, Diane Otto, on July 21, 1984 in her hometown of Burlington, Iowa. They shared a love for outdoor activities, athletics, and ministry. Gregg committed his life to spiritual multiplication and mentoring men. He also loved researching genealogy, public speaking, homeschooling his daughters, and using his creativity to plan social events, scavenger hunts, large-scale athletic events, perform magic, and tell original stories that he intended to publish. He was also a Revolutionary War and JFK buff.
If you’d like to support Gregg’s work with ISA, you can make a donation on the website by visiting: https://www.internationalstrategicalliances.org/make-a-difference/
