MERCER, MO: Jean Claus Puffer, 88 of Mercer, MO passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Crestview Nursing Home, Bethany, MO.
He was born March 22, 1928 on the family farm in Somerset Township East of Mercer the son of Claus and Opal Irene (Holmes) Puffer.
On April 23, 1950 he married Shirley Mae Vandel. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2015.
Jean worked as a farmer and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Mercer, Lions Club, FHA Board and the Ravanna Cemetery Board.
In addition to his wife, Jean was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Gentry.
Survivors include daughters, Debra (Joe) Hartley, Janet (Bob Lee) Martin both of Mercer, MO; son, Terry (Patty) Puffer, Mercer, MO; 5 grandchildren, Alexis Martin, Tyler (Sabrina) Hartley, Alison Hartley, Shelly (Jeff) Wyatt, Toby (Rebecca) Puffer; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Earl Puffer, Princeton, MO; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12 at Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO. Burial will follow in Ravanna Cemetery, Ravanna, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercer United Methodist Church and/or Mercer Community Building in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com