George H. Sheller, 97, of Tipton, passed away on May 10, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. George was born on March 6, 1928 in Noblesville, IN to the late Paul and Arna (Hersberger) Sheller.
Shortly after graduating from Lapel High School in 1946, he married the love of his life, Wanda Carlin, and the two were married for 76 years. Not only was George a lifelong farmer, he also worked at Delco-Remy as a machine operator before retiring after 38 years.
He was a former member of Prairie Baptist Church and Noblesville Baptist Church. George loved farming and mowing his yard. He was still mowing up until this spring! He enjoyed working, but most importantly, he loved his family.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Wanda; son, Garry (Karen) Sheller of Leavenworth, IN, Paul (Danielle) Sheller of Lapel, and Mark (Bethany) Sheller of Noblesville; daughter-in-law, Sherry Sheller of Noblesville; grandchildren, Bridget (Brandon) McKinney, Ryan Sheller, Amber Sheller, Sara (Eric) Wright, Adam (Amy) Sheller, Aaron (Lacey) Sheller, Kelley Sheller, Clint (Madeleine) Sheller, Kyle (Sarah) Sheller, Garrett Sheller, Jordan Sheller, and Allison Sheller; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Teresa Sheller, David Sheller, and George Alan Sheller; grandson, Chris Sheller; brother, Russell Sheller; and sisters, Marjorie Carey, Rose McDonald, and Harriett Turner.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Bozell Funeral Homes-Lapel Chapel, 1010 N. Main St., Lapel, IN 46051.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the funeral home. Pastor Gene Parker will be officiating. His burial will take place in Brookside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in George's name may be gifted to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice.
George's services have been entrusted to Bozell Funeral Homes, Lapel Chapel.
Online condolences may be made to www.bozellfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Bozell Funeral Home
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Bozell Funeral Home
Visits: 1385
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors