Dr. James F. Shetlar MD
Frankenmuth, MI
Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Saginaw, Michigan; age 80 years. James was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 26, 1944 to the late Luther and Dorothy Shetlar. He married Janet Cook on May 4, 2002; she survives him. Dr. Brender entrusted his practice to Dr. Shetlar in 1972. Dr. Shetlar was a practicing physician in Frankenmuth and helped serve many families all through his long career, he was the longest practicing physician in Saginaw County. He was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church and the Frankenmuth Rotary. He was a huge Kansas State fan, having graduated there in 1966. Dr. Shetlar was heavily involved in International R.S. Prussia, Past President of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, and served on the board at the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Surviving besides his wife Janet are children Amy (Jimmy) Jimenez of Gilbert, AZ, Marisa (Mike) Burghdoff of Everett, WA, Mike (Jennifer) Shetlar of Phoenix, AZ, Sarah Schumm of San Francisco, CA, Tom Schumm of Portland, OR, David (Katie) Schumm of County Clare, Ireland, and James Shetlar II of Frankenmuth; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 1 sister Anne (Phil) Rush, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Dr. Shetlar was predeceased by his brother Martin (Margie) Shetlar.
Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Pastor Joel Kaiser will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Dr. Shetlar’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Foundation or the Frankenmuth Rotary.
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