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Trent Sheets Obituary
Trent G. Sheets, 62, of Nappanee, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born on Nov. 23, 1962, in South Bend, Indiana, to George and Patricia (Richmond) Sheets. Trent was a 1981 graduate of NorthWood High School and he received his bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University. He lived his entire life in the Nappanee area and on May 28, 1983, Trent married Lynn Couse in Nappanee.
Trent was a two-time cancer survivor. He had served on the board of directors for Ribbon of Hope; he was passionate about helping those who battled cancer.
Trent was an avid golfer; he loved working on his game and spending time at the golf course. He loved sports and was a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.
Above all else, Trent loved his family; he was a loving husband, father, papa and brother. He especially cherished the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren.
Trent is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Lynn Sheets of Nappanee; two daughters, Courtney (Nate) Davidhizar of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Kelsey Sheets of Nappanee; two grandsons, Bennett Davidhizar and Maverick Clinard; sister, Tammy (Tom) Speicher of Milford, Indiana; and two brothers, Tim (Beth) Sheets of Flora, Indiana, and Todd (Sharon) Sheets of Leesburg, Indiana. Trent was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 21, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at the First Brethren Church in Nappanee. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church and burial will follow in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee.
Memorial contributions in Trent's name can be given to the Autism Society of Indiana.
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RN
July 18, 2025
So sad to see that he had passed. It was a privilege to care for such a kind and courageous individual during his time as a patient. He definitely left a lasting impression with warmth, strength, and constant determination to not give up. I am grateful for the laughs, like him knowing to ask me for more water, and talks we had together.
Dr. Darren Minnich
July 18, 2025
My condolences to the family of Trent Sheets. I only got to observe the last half of his life, but I can certainly appreciate what he was as a NorthWood Panthers, husband, father, business person, & community member. Thanks for all you contributed to our school, local business, & community. We appreciated being able to take care of him in our office. You’ll be missed
Dr. Darren Minnich
(& the Nappanee Family Eyecare staff)
john clark
July 17, 2025
trent rest in peace
Anthony (Tony) Shifflett
July 17, 2025
I grew up with Trent and remember him well. My father was the Minister at the First Brethren Church in Nappanee and Trent and his family went there. My father dedicated a book he wrote to him.
I was a year behind him at NorthWood High School. I also remember his father well - he always pulled pranks on me. I remember when Trent became ill when we were kids.
I remember racing him around the buildings at the Sheets' place outside of town when my Dad went to visit the family. He usually won, but not always. He and his brothers were good athletes.
Sad to see him pass.
Rich Schnippel
July 16, 2025
I had the good fortune of not only working with Trent at ATC for many years, but also in sharing a friendship with plenty of our own inside jokes. Trent and I had a few roadtrips traveling for business together that I will never forget. What I most enjoyed about Trent was his sincerity and always calm demeanor, he was a voice of reason. When you spoke with Trent he was really listening and happy to give you words of encouragement or, when necessary, give you the dose of reality you needed to hear, something.a true friend will always do.
Although we hadn’t worked together in quite a long time we never let too much time go by without one of us dropping the other one a call and arranging a lunch togetherthis was always something I looked forward to doing with Trent because even time apart never seemed to fade our appreciation of each others friendship. There’s no doubt that his absence will leave a void in my life, but I will cherish the memories I have with Trent and think of him often. My deepest condolences for Lynn, Courtney, Kelsey, and the rest of his family and friends. Trent, you were and always will be one of the guys I am most proud to call my friend. You will be deeply missed, Godspeed my friend.
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