Name: Jim Scheller Age: 85 Address: Mount Olive, IL
Died: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 6:55 am Place: at his residence in Mt. Olive, Illinois
Born: August 17, 1931 Place: Mt. Olive, IL
Father: the late: Wesley Scheller Mother: the late: Adelaine Dawkins
Spouse: Joanne Joyce Spurney
Date of Marriage: October 11, 1957
Place of Marriage: South Douglas Street, Springfield, Illinois By Reverend Oliver Keiser.
Schooling: attended Mt. Olive Public School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1949, after graduation he attended Brown's Business School, Springfield, Illinois.
Military: He was a member of the United States Air Force from 1952 - 1955.
Church: He grew up in the 1st United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois and later became a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Occupation: He was the Vice President and General Manager of Roller Derby Skate Corporation, Litchfield, Illinois retiring in 2000 after 42 years.
Organizations: Former President and Life Member of the Mt. Olive Turner Hall where he Played Kittenball, Volleyball, Poley, & Bowling, hitting a 300 game on April 9, 1969. Past member of Litchfield and Staunton Country Clubs and the Litchfield Elks Lodge, and a current member of the Litchfield Moose Lodge.
Interests: Played Minor League Baseball, and played for White City in the 3M League, He was an avid and skilled golfer. // Life long fan of the Chicago Cubs .
Survivors: Wife: Joanne Scheller, Mt. Olive, IL // 1 Son, Dave (Jodene) Scheller of Mt. Olive, IL // 2 Daughters, Jeri Scheller // Joyce (Gregg) Bruch both of Mt. Olive, IL // 1 Brother, Leroy (Joan) Scheller of Belleville, IL // 2 Grandsons, Mitch Scheller and J. D. Bruch of Mt. Olive, IL // 1 Granddaughter, Kate Scheller of Mt. Olive, IL // 2 Step-Grandsons, John & Austin Bruch // 1 Step-Granddaughter, Kristen Bruch; // many Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews
Preceded in Death: Parents, Wesley & Adelaine Dawkins Scheller
Visitation: Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 5 pm - 8 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL
Burial: Mt. Olive City Cemetery, Military Rites: The flag will be folded by Ron Hubert & Lavern Rosenthal and presented to Jim's wife Joanne by Ron Hubert, Ray Slapak & Rich Willows served as Honor Guard, Ernie Thomack sang "God Bless America" and played Taps.
Clergy: Reverend Ben Fiore Eulogies: will be given by his Granddaughter, Kate and by family friend, Francie Hainlaine
Pallbearers: Grandsons: Mitch Scheller & J. D. Bruch // Nephews: Jim, Paul, Larry, Gary, & Matt Scheller and Jeff Jatcko.
Honorary Pallbearers: Joe Kratochvil & Joe Rimar
Music: Organist, Pianist, & Soloist Ernie Thomack will accompany the congregation on "How Great Thou Art" and sing "In The Garden" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" at the service and "Amazing Grace" at the Graveside.
Memorials: A fund split between Mt. Olive High School Baseball & Golf // Mt. Olive Cemetery // Zion Lutheran Church.
Lunch: for family and friends will be served in the Zion Fellowship Hall by the Zion Ladies
Condolences: www.beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069

Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
11:00 AM

Zion Lutheran Church
500 S Old Rte 66
Mt. Olive, IL 62069