Obituary Record

James Scheffler
Died on 1/14/2020
Buried in Blair Cemetery

#1 Published in the Enterprise January 17, 2020

James (Jim) Orval Scheffler, age 90 of Blair, passed away January 14, 2020. Services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church of Blair. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 22 from 5-7 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Jim was born November 3, 1929 in Blair, NE to Orval and Alice (Beck) Scheffler. He is Preceded in death by mother Alice, Father Orval and brother William. Jim is survived by his wife Eunice, son William (Bill) Scheffler, grandchildren: Emilee Jochim, Caleb Scheffler, Alex Scheffler and Eliott Scheffler; as well as 4 great grandchildren.

Jim was a Korean War veteran in the U. S. Air Force. He owned and operated Scheffler's Sporting Goods which had been in existence since 1896; it was originally started by his grandfather as a harness shop. Jim always greeted you with a warm hug or a handshake. Jim retired in 2000 and continued his love of Tennis, Racquetball, Pickleball and Golf. He was known for his athletic nature and social spirit. Jim's first love was for his family. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or the Blair Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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#2 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of James Orval “Jim” Scheffler

Born November 3, 1929 Blair, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest January 14, 2020 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:30 AM First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Gina Gile. Organist: Katy Flynn. Musical Selections “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”, “My Way”, “Sentimental Journey”, “In The Garden”, “The Lords Prayer”, “Always”

Obituary and Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

Find a Grave Memorial #206267887

Printed in the Washington County Enterprise on 1/17/2020


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