Kirk E. Shafer

Kirk E. Shafer, 56 of Acme, formerly of McKeesport passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1963 in Winter Park, Fl. Kirk was a son of Robert Shafer( wife Pat Nabuda) of Lake Placid, FL and the late Ida Mae ( Smith) Shafer of McKeesport, Pa. Kirk was a 1982 graduate of McKeesport High School and attended Georgia University for Golf Turf Management. Kirk was an avid golfer was employed at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, PA. He greatly enjoyed and put his heart into his work. He loved the golf course and spoke with pride that he worked there. He always has a funny story to tell about the golf course and his adventures at work with his co workers. He felt blessed that he had such great people to work with that had become family. Kirk had a love of auto racing with his family's race team, Shafer Racing in Sebring, FL. His favorite cars were older BMW's and Porsches. He enjoyed working on race cars with his father and Uncle George. Anyone who knew him, knew he had an extreme love of music from classic to heavy metal to the blues and enjoyed attending concerts. Growing up in the 80's in McKeesport, Kirk's house was the place to gather with friends and hangout. Kirk had the Michael Schnecker Group mural, that he hand painted on the wall in his house. After that, the wall became famous for everyone to sign their name and put their favorite band and song on it. Kirk throughout his life always shared new and old music with everyone he knew. Kirk was a one of a kind man with a heart of gold, always the first one to lend a helping hand, easy going, humble, kind and was a great friend to many people. He was loved by everyone that knew him. Kirk was the most amazing loving, caring and faithful boyfriend to Sue, who he never failed and always stood by her side and was her everything. Kirk stepped up to be a father and accepted her three boys as his own. Kirk was also a proud grandfather of Maxwell Joseph, whom he enjoyed spending time with. Rock on Kirk! You are loved and will be missed greatly. Kirk is survived by the love of his life Susan Ramela of Acme; three step children, Dalton Ramela, Brennan Ramela, Spencer Ramela, grandson, Maxwell Ramela , who was the apple of his eye; brother Bruce Shafer(FL.), Stepbrother Jim Wise (wife Melissa)(FL.),stepsister Catherine Wise, Stepsister Debbie Kunkle ( husband Karl) (PA), Stepsister Sandy Nyberg (PA), Patty Kopa(NC) He is preceded in death by his mother Ida Mae ( Smith) Shafer and brother Dale Shafer. Family and friends will be received at the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., 406 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, Pa. on Saturday March 14, 2020 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 P.M. ad 5:00 PM to 8:00 P.M and on Sunday from 9:00A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at which time funeral service will be held, with Fr. Maximilain Maxwell OSB officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you make a donation in his name to Somerset Humane Society, 204 Whitetail Road, Somerset, Pa. 15501 or www.somersetpets.com, where he rescued his beloved dog Ruttu. To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com

Kirk E. Shafer

December 3, 1963 - March 11, 2020