SCHEFFLER

Reuben E. Scheffler, passed away peacefully November 3, 2000.  Reuben was born January 23, 1924 in San Antonio, TX to Emil Scheffler and Sadie (Nee) Nickel Scheffler, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Harvey Scheffler.  He retired from Southwestern Bell with 42 years service.  He was a member of the Pioneers, 32d Degree Mason and a member of Alzafar Shrine.  Mr. Scheffler served in the United States Army, 1299 Engineer Combat Battalion in the Pacific during World War II on a ship prepared to invade Japan D-Day-1 when the United States dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, saving many American lives.  Reuben is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jane B. Scheffler; son, Gary Scheffler and wife Kimberly; grandson, Shane; stepgrandaughters, Danielle and Adrienne Davis; nephew, Mark Scheffler and wife Carol; niece, Janie Eichholtz and husband Bill; several great-nieces and nephews.  Visitation will begin 1:00 P.M., Sunday, November 5, 2000 with the Scheffler family receiving friends 4:30-7:30 P.M.  Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00A.M., Monday, November 6, 2000 at Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes where he was baptized on July 27, 1924.  Burial will follow at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzafar Shrine, Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes or to a charity of your choice.

Following 3 years in the Army, Reuben returned home to San Antonio, and went to work for S.W. Bell - a career that would last until his retirement 42 years later.  On June 27, 1953, Reuben married Jane, a great union of 47 years, that produced their only child, Gary.  After Reuben's retirement, he and Jane moved out to their acreage off of Hwy 471.  Reuben loved being in the country, and those were wonderful years.  About that time, in 1985, he and Jane joined Zion Lutheran, here, where they have been active the past 15 years.

Reuben loved the out-of-doors.  He loved his hunting and his fishing all over the state of Texas.  He and Jane loved to travel.  Reuben was a member of the Pioneers with the phone company, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Alfazar Shrine.

Reuben is remembered for his easy-going nature, and his helpfulness to anyone and everyone.

Reuben died peacefully in the Lord from his own home this past Friday morning, at the age of 76.

Reuben was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harvey.  He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jane; son, Gary and wife Kimberly; grandson, Shane; stepgranddaughters, Danielle and Adrienne Davis; nephew Mark Scheffler and wife Carol; niece Jane Eichholtz and husband, Bill; several great-nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and loved ones.

Pastor ........................................................................................................................... Peter Manfred
Organist......................................................................................................................... Jackie Weimer
Pallbearers .......................................................................Mark Scheffler, Brian Scheffler, Bill Eichhlotz
Jeff Bailey, Larry Sanders, Wade Sanders