Claude D. Shuffitt, 64, passed away at 12:33 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born January 10, 1962, he was the son of Barbara (Pieper) Shuffitt, and Frank and Judith (Bumps) Shuffitt. He married Pauline Rydenbark on May 6, 2000. He worked as a jeweler in several jewelry stores in Monroe County before he joined J. Howard Jewelers in 2008 and he worked there until his retirement in 2020. He also worked as an assembler at Cook Inc. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1981, where he took jewelry classes that started his career of over 40 years. He enjoyed watching IU football and basketball, the Indianapolis Colts, and NASCAR. He was a family man that loved his kids and grandkids. He was always available for anyone that needed that help. Claude always had a smile and a joke to tell; he loved a good prank and pulling off a joke. He was a softball coach at Brown County Parks and Recreation for many years. He was a good listener and gave good advice. Claude was a fantastic cook. Claude was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline, of Nashville; four children, Ceanna Shuffitt, Brittany Miller, Joseph Shuffitt, Marissa Shuffitt; a stepson, Stephen R. Richter; six grandchildren, Jason Miller, Skyler Miller, Kameron Miller, Maia Miller, Brandon Shuffitt, Madilyn Shuffitt; siblings, Michael Shuffitt, Robert Shuffitt, Richard Shuffitt, Steven Shuffitt, Melissa Burks, Jake Shuffitt; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Janice Rydenbark. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Shuffitt who passed when he was four; his father and stepmother, Frank and Judy Shuffitt who raised him, a brother Joseph Shuffitt, and a sister Jennifer Humphries.

Following Claude’s wishes cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary.