- Born on: November 27, 1939
- Departed on: March 4, 2015
- Resided in: Columbus Junction, IA
Fred Milford Shettler
Fred Milford Shettler, Age 75, passed away at the Great River Hospice in Burlington, Iowa on Wednesday March 4, 2015. Cremation rites will be accorded by Iowa Cremation, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life service will be Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Columbus Junction, Iowa.
Survivors include, his wife of 53 years, Mary; daughters, Kimberly (John) Seitz and Chrisann (Bob) Schwab, both of Columbus Junction; brothers, Cecil Shettler of Wellman, IA, Gary Shettler of Iowa City, IA, Kerm (Sharon) Shettler of Sigourney, IA; sisters, Mary Lois Shettler of Iowa City, IA, Rachel (Craig) Koehler of Washington, IA; sisters-in-law, Rose Shettler of Coldwater, Michigan and Sandra Shettler of South English, IA; grandchildren, Jonathon (Holly) and Katherine Seitz, Will and Brynna Schwab; and great grandchild, John Walker Seitz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Ann Shettler; brothers, Donald Shettler and Carl Shettler; and sister-in-law, Elda Shettler.
Fred was born November 27th 1939 in Wellman to Earl “Dick” and Mary (Slaubaugh) Shettler. He graduated from Wellman high school in 1958. While in high school he received the American Citizenship Award. He received a scholarship for football and attended Iowa Wesleyan college from 1958 to 1962. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was selected as co-captain and MVP his Senior year. He graduated with a BA in education. While at Iowa Wesleyan he met Mary Katherine Moore and they married in Kahoka, Missouri in 1961. He worked as a teacher and coach at Harmony High School from 1962-63 and then went on to teach Science and Biology and coach football and track at Louisa Muscatine High School from 1963-1969. During this time he attended Kirksville College and graduated with a MA in education in 1969. From 1969-1970 he was elementary principal for the Maquoketa Valley School. He worked as an Elementary principal at Louisa Muscatine from 1970-1977. He returned to Louisa Muscatine as a teacher and junior high coach from 1978-1997. After retiring from teaching, he volunteered to teach science units in some of the elementary schools.
Fred enjoyed his family; especially his grandchildren that he loved to tease and nickname. In his early years bowling and snow mobiles were his passions. Fishing trips with friends to Canada and to Lake of the Ozarks were a favorite. He loved to garden, especially flowers. Spring made for mushroom fever. Fred was the cook in the Shettler Household. He loved to improvise when it came to new recipes. He loved playing, watching, and coaching sports on all levels; particularly football and track. He provided transportation for some students so they could participate in sports. He enjoyed wood working and making crafts to sell at craft shows. Music favorites included country western and the 50’s. (Especially Elvis Presley) Every weekday morning he joined “The Happy Farmers” for coffee. There they played the penny game to determine who would pay for everyone’s coffee for the day. He served many years in the Lion’s Club, receiving many awards and launching their service project called the Bikers Pancake Breakfast. He was a member of the Columbus City United Methodist Church. He did two weeks of mission work in Mexico in 2003. Fred didn’t know a stranger. He was always willing to help others. Fred was known for the smile he always wore.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Klein Center, or Great River Hospice.
Survivors include, his wife of 53 years, Mary; daughters, Kimberly (John) Seitz and Chrisann (Bob) Schwab, both of Columbus Junction; brothers, Cecil Shettler of Wellman, IA, Gary Shettler of Iowa City, IA, Kerm (Sharon) Shettler of Sigourney, IA; sisters, Mary Lois Shettler of Iowa City, IA, Rachel (Craig) Koehler of Washington, IA; sisters-in-law, Rose Shettler of Coldwater, Michigan and Sandra Shettler of South English, IA; grandchildren, Jonathon (Holly) and Katherine Seitz, Will and Brynna Schwab; and great grandchild, John Walker Seitz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Ann Shettler; brothers, Donald Shettler and Carl Shettler; and sister-in-law, Elda Shettler.
Fred was born November 27th 1939 in Wellman to Earl “Dick” and Mary (Slaubaugh) Shettler. He graduated from Wellman high school in 1958. While in high school he received the American Citizenship Award. He received a scholarship for football and attended Iowa Wesleyan college from 1958 to 1962. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was selected as co-captain and MVP his Senior year. He graduated with a BA in education. While at Iowa Wesleyan he met Mary Katherine Moore and they married in Kahoka, Missouri in 1961. He worked as a teacher and coach at Harmony High School from 1962-63 and then went on to teach Science and Biology and coach football and track at Louisa Muscatine High School from 1963-1969. During this time he attended Kirksville College and graduated with a MA in education in 1969. From 1969-1970 he was elementary principal for the Maquoketa Valley School. He worked as an Elementary principal at Louisa Muscatine from 1970-1977. He returned to Louisa Muscatine as a teacher and junior high coach from 1978-1997. After retiring from teaching, he volunteered to teach science units in some of the elementary schools.
Fred enjoyed his family; especially his grandchildren that he loved to tease and nickname. In his early years bowling and snow mobiles were his passions. Fishing trips with friends to Canada and to Lake of the Ozarks were a favorite. He loved to garden, especially flowers. Spring made for mushroom fever. Fred was the cook in the Shettler Household. He loved to improvise when it came to new recipes. He loved playing, watching, and coaching sports on all levels; particularly football and track. He provided transportation for some students so they could participate in sports. He enjoyed wood working and making crafts to sell at craft shows. Music favorites included country western and the 50’s. (Especially Elvis Presley) Every weekday morning he joined “The Happy Farmers” for coffee. There they played the penny game to determine who would pay for everyone’s coffee for the day. He served many years in the Lion’s Club, receiving many awards and launching their service project called the Bikers Pancake Breakfast. He was a member of the Columbus City United Methodist Church. He did two weeks of mission work in Mexico in 2003. Fred didn’t know a stranger. He was always willing to help others. Fred was known for the smile he always wore.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Klein Center, or Great River Hospice.
