It is with a heavy heart that I report that Gus Shaffer has passed away. The Alzheimer's disease progressed much more rapidly than expected.

Gus was a greatly respected and beloved man and his passing will leave a huge void in the Ozark community.

He died in his own Ozark Nursing Home and his funeral was held in the chapel of his own Shaffer Funeral Home; both of whose names we once wore proudly on our softball uniforms.

It is unfortunate and difficult to understand why he was not selected for induction into the HOF with the class of 2015. However; I cannot condemn, or be angry at the selection committee' because I have not walked in their shoes.

I can only be deeply saddened that it did not happen. Please remember the Shaffer family in your prayers.

Rick Allred