Jessamine Bridell Scheele

I swam at the West Lafayette Elks for many years in the late 70's and early 80's and later was a lifeguard. Mr. and Mrs. Scheele swimming laps and chatting afterward were a highlight of our day. They were both so incredibly kind. I later had Hank as a professor and loved him - high expectations and drew the best from each of us. I'm so sorry for your loss but please know that we remember your parents so very fondly.

Jess and Hank were so kind and helpful of sharing their research and knowledge from Hank's book on former Indiana Congressman, Charlie Halleck with me. They made the trip to my school, Kankakee Valley High School, to speak with my students. Then they were kind enough to locate all of their research from the 1960's, '70's, and Hank's continued writing on Halleck. Which they donated to the Jasper County Library in Rensselaer so that future generations can research that era. That material is...

My husband and I became friends with Hank and Jess as we, they and Don and Penny Winship swam almost daily during summers at the W. Lafayette Elks Country Club pool. We began calling ourselves "The Swim Club" and added dinners together to our swim fun. I last saw Hank and Jess at Covenant Church before I moved to Dallas in September, 2017. Anne, do you remember that we once, on a visit to our son in Dallas, delivered a package to you from your parents? I think it may have been some of your...

I had the pleasure of getting to spend time with Jess and Hank through Purdue Veterinary Medicine. How I cherish the time and tales they told of love, togetherness, and humble success. What beautiful lives to aspire to be like. May Jess and Hank rest eternally in peace, together.

I had the pleasure of knowing Jess particularly in the years we both served on the West Lafayette School Board, as well as in the years she and Hank lived near us in Hills & Dales. I always appreciated her commitment to public service and her fair, considered manner in evaluating issues. The community is poorer without the two of them.