Harvey Shaeffer, age 74, of Maxwell, Iowa, died Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Story County Medical Center in Nevada.  Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. 

Born November 15, 1940, in Tracy, Minnesota, Harvey David Shaeffer was the son of Rev. David and Theodosia “Dude” (Larsen) Shaeffer.  As the son of a Pastor, Harvey lived in various places throughout his childhood.  He graduated from West Liberty High School, then attended Muscatine Community College and Drake University, where he earned his business degree. 

On August 31, 1963, he married Dana White in Bethany, Missouri.  The couple was blessed with two children, Harvey, Jr. and Leslie.  They were later divorced.

In 1978, Harvey settled with his family in Maxwell, where he lived until the time of his death.  He was employed as a computer/systems analyst for Financial Information Trust in Des Moines.  Due to health issues, he was forced to retire in 1991.

Harvey was an avid horseman.  He had a special place in his heart for his favorite horse, an Arabian named Louie, and loved trail riding with other equestrians.  He traveled extensively with the Seventh Illinois Calvary as a Civil War Reenactor and also enjoyed crossword puzzles.  He was associated with the Evangelical Free Church in Baxter.

Survivors include his children, Harvey Shaeffer, Jr. of Nevada, and Leslie Shaeffer of Ankeny; Dana Shaeffer of Mountain View, AR; two sisters, Julia (David) Bork of Des Moines, and Harriett “Hattie” (Larry) Young of Winterset; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Douglas P. Bork.

Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Harvey and his family.