Shaver, Rev. John Gage 81, retired Episcopal Priest, passed away May 31, 2020 in Wilmette, Illinois. Born in Wayzata MN, John graduated with a Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota in Journalism. While in school, he wrote for the student newspaper. Upon graduation, he wrote for the Minneapolis Star and the Milwaukee Journal (and now Sentinel). John was called to the priesthood and graduated from the Nashotah House Theological Seminary. He presided at various churches in Milwaukee and Minneapolis in addition to providing ministry in the Milwaukee County Jail System. Rev. Shaver was preceded in death by two months by his beloved wife of 56 years, Virginia "Ginger" Shaver (nee Fry). Devoted father of Meredith Wodrich, Elizabeth (Abel Nazara) Shaver, Jonathan (Christina) Shaver, and Nicholas (Kristin) Shaver; loving grandfather ("Poppie") of Gage and Neeve Wodrich and Evan, Tyler, Isaac, Daniel, and Camille Shaver; dear brother of Carol (Al) Crossman and Nancy ("Woody") Clookie. Son of the late John Howard Shaver and Caroline Gage Shaver. A memorial service for John and Ginger will be held when it is safe to gather. In lieu of flowers, the family requests acts of service and kindness toward others, or donations made in his name to the Episcopal Church episcopalchurch.org/… Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or cremation-society.com