Chester (Chet) Shaffer, Sr.

Chester (Chet) Shaffer, Sr.

2026 Hall of Fame Inductee

Chester Shaffer served on the local association Board of Directors for more than 15 years, during which time he was a member of Nominating and Annual Meeting Committees, as well as serving as Chairman of the Audit Committee.  Shaffer held the title of President of five different leagues over a span of 24 years, as well as serving as a Vice President for 15 years and a Sargent of Arms for three years.

In addition to participating in County Association and Pa State Tournaments, Chet escorted young bowlers to Junior and Special Olympic tournaments.  He has always been a pleasant person to be around on and off the lanes, always promoting the game of bowling with a smile and a handshake.

In over 50 years of bowling, Shaffer has posted a career high average of 209, and a career high game of 299, with several 700 series including his career high of 766.