Pfeil Funeral Homes - Monroeville Chapel
109 Monroe St.
Monroeville, OH 44847
Phone: 419.465.2475
Email: donpfeil@pfeilfuneralhome.com
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Robert W. Scheel, 75, of Monroeville died early Monday morning, January 4, 2016 in his home surrounded by loved ones, following a lengthy illness.
He was born August 3, 1940 in Sandusky of Walter A. and Dorothy F. (Weisenberger) Scheel.
He was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary's Central Catholic High School, where he served for many years as an altar boy. He earned an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Fenn College. Robert was employed at Midway for over 30 years, served as the Monroeville Village Administrator, and worked for Lake Erie Diesel. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid racing fan and a fan of all local sports. He was a member of the Izaak Walton Conservation League in Monroeville, and a regular participant of Wednesday night bracket racing at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sondra (Meyers) Scheel of Monroeville. He was the proud father of five children, Connie (George II) Roeder of Monroeville, Michael (Kim) Scheel of Norwalk, Robin (Bruce) Crosby of Green Cove Springs, FL, Kirsten (Thomas) Schafer of Norwalk and the late Kyle (Jennifer Reinhart) Scheel; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, two brothers; Dean (Helen) Scheel of Sandusky and John (Kathy) Scheel of Norwalk; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Kyle Scheel and his son in law, Garry Schaffer.
Friends may call Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 4-7:00 PM in the Pfeil Funeral Home, 109 Monroe Street, Monroeville. A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM at Pfeil Funeral Home. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroeville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
