Gerald A. Scheele
December 14, 1940 ~ October 9, 2020
Gerald A. Scheele, 79, Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly at home October 9, 2020. Mr. Scheele was born December 14, 1940, in Batesville, to the late Anthony and Marcella (Laker) Scheele.
He graduated from Batesville High School and proudly served in the United States Navy. He earned his degree from the former Indiana Central College while working at the Allison Division of General Motors. He later earned his MBA degree from Indiana University. Jerry enjoyed a 28-year career with Kennedy Tank, where he was employed as the corporate accountant. He was a long-time member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. One to always stay busy, he loved to work outside, gardening, and completing landscape projects. He never missed a sporting event of his daughters or his grandsons. Jerry will be fondly remembered by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Marilyn (Meyer) Scheele; daughters, Suzanne (Andrew) Smock and their sons, Max (Jodi), Cam, Luke and Shannon (Jeff) Marx and their sons, Isaac, Eli, and Gabe; siblings, Paul (the late Gail), Wilfred (the late Vicky), Julie (George)Litzinger, and Jim (Carolyn).
Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 4 to 8 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, with morning prayers there on Wednesday, October, 14, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., in St. Barnabas Catholic Church, with burial following at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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As a Cousin to Al, Jerry was a dear friend to us both for so many long years and we shared so many good times, jokes, traveling and laughter over the years. Our deepest sympathy, prayers and love to Marilyn, Suzanne and her family and Shannon and her family. R.I.P. dear friend.ߒž
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to your family.
As a lifelong friend of Marilyn and having she and Jerry come back into our lives as so often it happens in our retirement years to share, travel , life, and many hours of remembrance, laughter and just being together. Our sympathy to the family, girls and grandchildren they were his life , we will always miss you. Jim and Connie Meyer
As a lifelong friend of Marilyn, and knowing Jerry since high school days, I am very saddened today to hear this news. After not seeing each other for many years, I was so happy to get together with both of them, as well as 3 other dear friends and their spouses in Florida, in February of 2019. Love you Marilyn. RIP Jerry.
I worked with Gerry for many years mostly over the phone – he in his office in Indy and I from my office in Owensboro for Southern Tank. Gerry helped me greatly especially in my early years. I always appreciated his help and his personality. He was a good man.
I will always remember Jerry as a happy, teasing cousin. Jerry lived with us when I was a young teen and he loved to tease. I made my first pie, and Jerry commented that he had to cut it with a steak knife. Thank you for the memories. Rosina
What a great guy, always there to support his daughter and grand kids at their events. So sorry for this family’s loss.
In our thoughts and prayers.
Went to school with Marilyn, am friends with Jerry’s brother Willie, prayers and sympathy for the family
We are thinking of you guys. I always remember him coming to our St. Barnabas football games cheering us on. He was a great man indeed.
Jerry was such fun when he lived with us on Kensington street. I have many fond memories of him. He always joined in on any family activities and he was very strong willed. When he said he would do something, he did it. Great memories. Cathy (Laker) Kropp