Obituary of John Sheckler, 81

John W. (Jack) Sheckler, Jr. 81, of Bellefonte, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at home. Born on August 21, 1930, in Milesburg, he was the son of the late John W. Sheckler, Sr. and Mary (Flack) Sheckler. He married Joan McKinley Sheckler who preceded him in death on April 22, 2008.

He was a 1949 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School.

John worked for Titan Metal Company,he also was the lead carpenter at Penn State University,was a lifelong farmer and an inventor of many things.

He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. John was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow.

He is survived by one daughter,Susan L. (Eric) Wagner of Mingoville, four sons: William B. (Pam) Sheckler of Milesburg, Joel S. (Linda) Sheckler of Bellefonte, Patrick C. (Michelle)Sheckler of Bellefonte, and Michael R. Sheckler of Clintondale, and by ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife,he was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother and one grandson.

Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family with Reverend Alex Dyakiw officiating.

Burial will take place at Centre County Memorial Park in College Township.