hmtl5 Virgil O. “Shelly” Shellenbarger b. 3 Dec 1921 Continental, Putnam County, Ohio d. 13 Mar 2018 Ada, Hardin County, Ohio: Hiltner Genealogy

Virgil O. “Shelly” Shellenbarger

Male 1921 - 2018  (96 years)


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  • Name Virgil O. “Shelly” Shellenbarger 
    Born 3 Dec 1921  Continental, Putnam County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Census 1950  Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Military World War II. US Army in the South Pacific.  [2, 3
    Occupation gas company service man  [1
    Died 13 Mar 2018  Ada, Hardin County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, Hardin County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I341  Hiltner
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2023 

    Father Lewis Carroll Shellenbarger,   b. 25 Mar 1900, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Dec 1969  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Martha Schafer,   b. 11 Jun 1897, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Nov 1993, Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years) 
    Married 14 Oct 1919  Putnam County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Family ID F113  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ruthella Rettig,   b. 28 Sep 1926, New Stark, Hancock County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jan 2009, Lima, Allen County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 20 Sep 1946  [2
    Last Modified 28 Feb 2022 
    Family ID F147  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 Dec 1921 - Continental, Putnam County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1950 - Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Mar 2018 - Ada, Hardin County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, Hardin County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Virgil O. Shellenbarger, age 96, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 9:33 AM at Vancrest of Ada.
      He was born on December 3, 1921 in Continental, Ohio to the late Lewis and Martha (Shafer) Shellenbarger.

      On September 20, 1946 Shelly married Ruth E. Rettig and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2009.

      He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII from September 25, 1942 to February 17, 1946 in the South Pacific.

      Shelly and his wife Ruthella were charter members of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenton. He was also an avid golfer.

      He is survived by two sons: Eric (Carolyn) Shellenbarger of Lima and Keith Shellenbarger of Columbus; a daughter, Linda Shellenbarger of Ada; six grandchildren: Rebecca (Timothy) Baumgartner, Rachel (Philip) Noonan, Daniel Shellenbarger, Lydia Shellenbarger, Jennifer (Peter) Harnish, and Joseph Shellenbarger; and three great grandchildren: Rose, Abigail, and Sophia; and a brother: William Shellenbarger of Perrysburg.

      Shelly was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Cheryl Shellenbarger; three brothers: Wilbur, Roland, and Phillip Shellenbarger; and a sister: Margery Marquart.

      Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at 40 Washington Blvd, Kenton, Ohio 43326 with Pastor Kenneth Engdahl officiating.

      Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada with graveside military rites conducted by the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.

      Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

      In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
      Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada
      [2, 3]

  • Sources 
    1. [S19] Census.

    2. [S3] find-a-grave.

    3. [S11] Obituary.

    4. [S10] Marriage Records.