Schoffler, Thomas Issac

Passed: 2012-01-17

Age: 62

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2012-01-19

Information: Thomas Issac Schoffler, 62, of Crystal Lake Community, West Union WV, died of a sudden illness on January 17, 2012.  Tom was born in Ashland KY, September 5, 1949, son of the late Robert and Velvia Louise Moore Schoffler. Tom ""Ikie Doll"" was a graduate of Ravenswood High School and Salem College.  He served in the U. S. Army and retired from Allstate Insurance Company after 29 years of service.  Tom also taught at the Industrial Home for Youth in the 1970's, where he returned to substitute teach after his retirement.  He also served as a substitute teacher and Read Aloud volunteer in the Doddridge County School system.     Tom is survived by his wife, Debra Heflin Schoffler; sons, Thomas Schoffler and Timothy Schoffler; daughter-in-law, Cassandra Schoffler; granddaughters, Elizabeth Danielle, Isabelle Ann, Rebekah Doak and Catharine Dora; siblings and spouses, Judith Norris, Robert and Deborah Schoffler of Fowlerville MI, and Mike and Katie Schoffler Shumate of Alma IL; mother-in-law, Ethel Heflin; first wife, Linda Ott; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends and extended family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Marion Dennis Schoffler; brother-in-law, Berchie Wayne Norris; nephew, Keith Andrew Norris; and father-in-law, James Heflin.  Tom enjoyed reading, bird watching and spending time with his grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012, at 2:00 pm at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood WV, with Tom's very good friend, Pastor Alan Stewart, officiating.  Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery.  Friends will be received at Roush Funeral Home on Thursday, January 19, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.