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It is with sadness that we have learned of the passing of another great NJ carver - Kenneth A. Scheeler. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I (Nancee Jo) for one will miss chatting with Ken at all the shows and his iconic cormorants. Kenneth A. Scheeler Noth Vineland, NJ Kenneth A. Scheeler, 87, of North Vineland, NJ went home to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon January 1, 2015 in the Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ. Ken was born & raised in Mays Landing and was a longtime Vineland City resident. He was the son of the late Cora (Barrett) & John Scheeler. He was also pre-deceased by his siblings John, Andy, Roland, Margaret & Janet. Before retiring with over 40 yrs of service, Ken was a painter with the I.B.P.A.T. Union Local #1171, Camden, NJ. Ken was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church where he served as song leader, deacon, pianist and enjoyed singing. He spent numerous hours working in his yard keeping it in immaculate shape. Just like his yard his workshop & decoy studio was immaculately cared for. Ken was an award winning painter and carver and enjoyed travelling to numerous events to show his art work. He participated in the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD for many years. He was in the Masters Class and was also a member of the Ward foundation. He was also a PFC in the United States Marine Corps veteran serving during W.W. II. Ken is survived by his wife of 66 yrs.; Elsie C. (nee Stanley). Four children; Elaine (Michael) Frey, Jobstown, NJ. Thomas (Dolores) Scheeler, Elmer, NJ. Beverly (Robert) Dawson, Pennsville, NJ. Carol (Dale) Frey, Vineland, NJ. Six grandchildren; Dawn Trader, Stacy Gregg, Colleen Kucharczuk, Erin Dawson, Lauren & Dylan Frey & six great grandchildren As well as several nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends will be received on Tuesday evening 1/6/15 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Rd., Vineland, NJ & again on Wednesday 1/7/15 from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Maranatha Baptist Church, 1524 Bridgeton-Millville Pike, Millville, NJ where his funeral service will be conducted at 11 am. Burial will follow in the Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, NJ. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Maranatha Baptist Church, 1524 Bridgeton-Millville Pike, Millville, NJ 08332 or to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 96105, Washington D.C. 20090-6105. To e-mail condolences & or tributes, please visit pancoastfuneralhome Pancoast Funeral Home 676 S. Main St. Vineland, NJ 08360 856-696-0931
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:42:47 +0000

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