February 17, 1952 - September 28, 2020
Melanie D. Schaffer, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her residence in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born February 17, 1952 in Lacrosse, Kansas to Leland and Delores Bisterfeldt. She graduated from the School of Cosmetology in Hays, Kansas where she worked as a hairstylist for many years. Later she became manager of a salon in Canton, Ohio. After moving to Mountain Home, she was employed at Pinkston Middle School cafeteria for 15 years prior to retiring.
Melanie is survived by her husband of 48 years Irvin Schaffer, son Nathan Schaffer, daughter Krista (John) Stopka, and three grandchildren: Ashlee Papineau, Amberly Schaffer, and Miranda Stopka all of Mountain Home.
Private services are pending at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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15 Condolence(s)
Jane Ann Knowles
Saturday, November 14, 2020
I am sorry to hear of Melanie’s passing. I worked at Pinkston and saw her daily in the lunch line. She loved her grandkids! May God give you peace at this time.
Calvin and Sherri Schaffer
Friday, October 2, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. There are no words that will ease the pain right now. Just know that you all are in our thoughts. God bless and keep you all.
Julie Ratigan
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Irvin, I'm sorry for your loss and shocked. I always remember how sweet and thoughtful you both were when I met you threw your dear friend Doug. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Mark Mabe
Thursday, October 1, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Hunter
Thursday, October 1, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Joseph & Wilma Schaffer
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Your loss is one there are no words for.......our prayers , thoughts, and memories
of Melanie are what we will hold on to . She was a grand person, and will be
missed.
Harvey and Laurie Schaffer
Thursday, October 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss to Irvin and family. Many memories of fun times we had together. I will pray for you and family during these difficult times. Wish I could ease your pain. So very sorry.
Alicia Barcelona
Thursday, October 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Melanie worked for me for many years at Pinkston. She will will be truly missed.
Ben and Janett Rogers
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Janett and I are keeping your family in our prayers. You have been a great friend for many years.
Jill Chentnik
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. She was always nice to me at Pinkston and loved her grandkids very much. My condolences to the family.
Jill Chentnik
Delores Bongart
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
My deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Sarah and Shelby
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Shelby and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Melanie. She was always a bright light anytime we would see her. She will be deeply missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Kenny & Kathy Herrman
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Rick and Rose Schwindt
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Irvin and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Cherish your memories. We keep you in our prayers.
Leland and Jan Schaffer
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Leland and I are
Sending our condolences.
Hope time will ease your pain..
Prayers Sent