Kenneth J. Scheller

Kenneth Joseph Scheller, 73, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away May 26 ^th , 2016, in the presence of family at River Pointe Health Campus in Evansville. Kenneth was born April 14, 1943, the son of the late Sylvester and Martha (Schenk) Scheller.

Kenneth was a graduate of Mater Dei High School and was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Known as "Pops" to many, he worked at Emge Packing Company for 32 years until it closed in 1999. When he wasn't working, he could be found at his kids and grandchildren's ballgames and recitals. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, coaching, playing softball, umpiring, and listening to music at the Watering Hole.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Matthew Joseph Scheller, and sister-in-law Cathy Scheller.

He is survived by his children: Kent (Amy) Scheller, Kelli (Paul) Goedde of Haubstadt, Scott (Kim) Scheller of Fort Branch, Chris (Cindy) Scheller of Cynthiana, Todd (Maria) Scheller of Bonnyrigg Heights, Australia; his brothers David (Mary), John, Ronald (Carol), Daniel; his sisters Carolyn (Ivan) Riedford, Monica (George) Espenlaub, Tina (Jeff) Pate; his grandchildren: Nicholas, Abby, Jacob, Jordan, Griffin, Malorie, Mason, Noah, Isaac, Luke, Payton, and Isaiah Scheller and Alison, Jacquelyn, and Sydney Goedde; his step-father John Paul; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, June 1, at 10:30 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, officiated by Fr. Anthony Ernst and Fr. Sudhakar Bhastati, with burial at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit on Tuesday, May 31, 2-8 PM at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch. Visitation at the church will be held 9-10 AM with a Rosary at 10 AM prior to the funeral mass at 10:30 AM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the "Fr. Tony Ernst Vocational Endowment".