Joel Robert Scheffler

Joel Robert Scheffler

Joel Scheffler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2005.
Joel Robert Scheffler, Sr. died Friday, Aug. 26, 2005. He was born in Detroit, Mich., to Robert and Dola Scheffler. Joel was a Rufneck in the oil field most of his life until he was injured. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Pitoscia Scheffler; children, Jeannie of Utah, Christina, Mary Ann, Joel, Jr., and John all of Duluth; brother, Jim; and sisters, Nancy and Janice. Joel was loved and will be sadly missed. MEMORIAL SERVICE:2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 in the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 624-5200.

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Colleen Hasforth

September 1, 2005

Patty, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.



Bruce and Colleen Brandi Hasforth and Stacie and Brian Hansen.

Beverley Pitoscia-Lloyd

August 31, 2005

My heart is so saddened to hear of Joel's passing. Patty, please accept my deepest sympathy and know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Pitoscia-Miller

August 30, 2005

Patty and family,



Sorry about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.



Kathy and Family

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