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Brian John "Opa" Scheidler

1937 - 2024

Brian John "Opa" Scheidler obituary, 1937-2024, Madison, WI

BORN

1937

DIED

2024

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Brian Scheidler Obituary

Brian John "Opa" Scheidler

November 10, 1937 - May 24, 2024

MCFARLAND - Brian John Scheidler, age 86, of McFarland, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at McFarland Villa Assisted Living. He was born on Nov. 10, 1937, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., the son of John and Evelyn (Olson) Scheidler.

Brian graduated from McDonell Area Catholic Schools, Chippewa Falls, Wis., and St. Mary's College, Winona, Minn. He retired from the State of Wisconsin after working many years as a computer technician. Brian enjoyed golfing for many years. Eating breakfast at various local restaurants was a favorite for him. He was a longtime member of IHM and lived a life of deep faith.

Brian is survived by one brother, John Scheidler; stepsisters, Judi (Wayne) Akey, Jackie (Jim) Bernier, Joanne (Gary) Leonard and Jane (Dave) Schill; nieces, Evelyn (David) Oja, Marquita (Brian Sweney) Hynes, and Stephanie (Jeff Rae) Hynes; and by close friends, Jeff Zumstein, Julaine Janssen, John Zumstein and Anona Zumstein. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelyn; stepmother, Francis Scheidler; and sister, Benita Hynes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 4, 2024, with Father Chad Droessler presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.

A special thanks to Ally and Tim at Interim HealthCare Hospice for their care of Brian. Memorials are appreciated to Interim Healthcare Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Published by Madison.com on May 29, 2024.

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Jun

4

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

5101 Schofield St, Monona, WI

Jun

4

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI

Funeral services provided by:

Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care - Madison/Monona

5203 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716

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