William H. Scheil

1920 - 2012

William H. Scheil obituary, 1920-2012, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1920

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

William Scheil Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2012.

William Henry "Bill" Scheil, died October 30, 2012, at age 92. Bill was a WWII B-17 Pilot, and a German prison camp survivor, he achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and was awarded the POW Medal of Honor, and the Purple Heart. His business career was spent in the mechanical contracting field.
He is survived by Ruth Louise Scheil, his devoted wife of 67 years; brother, Kenneth Scheil;, daughter, Patricia Louise Scheil; and sons, William Henry (Barbara) Scheil, Jr., and James Lester (Deborah) Scheil; along with five grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Karl Eric Scheil, and grandson William Andrew Scheil.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday November 3, in the chapel at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6600 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be given to the EAA B-17 Program, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI, 54903. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl, & Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Road Chapel, Fort Wayne.

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November 3, 2012

Heather Olivia and Bubby Rowden

What a privilege to have as a grandfather. He will forever remain in our hearts.

November 3, 2012

Jimmy and Mrs. Scheil and family, you are in my prayers. Bill will be missed by all of us who he so kindly mentored. His professionalism and concern that a job be done well is a great loss.

November 2, 2012

Phillip Shirmeyer

Jim and Family, May you know Peace and Comfort as you celebrate Bill's life. He will remain with the impression of Hero, and Business Professional to me.
God Bless you with only Good Grief!
Sincerely,

November 2, 2012

Caryl and Jim Dearing

Jim and I are sadden to hear your Dad's passing, Jim. Our thoughts are with you, Deb and your rest of your family. We will be thinking of you tomorrow and may your heart will be filled with happy memories today and tomorrow.

November 2, 2012

Brian & Karen Hoeppner

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 2, 2012

Paul Queen

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 2, 2012

David Scheil

Sandra and I are are very thankful for "Uncle Bill". His love to our family and his service to our country.

November 1, 2012

Leslie moreland

Our prayers for the family. Uncle Bill was a very special man. We love you and will miss you. A true American Hero. The Moreland Family in Florida

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