Carl Roger Scheffler

Carl “Roger” Scheffler, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born June 10, 1944, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl F. and V. Helene (Etchison) Scheffler. On October 6, 1984, he married his wife of 40 years, Rosemary R. Bowman, and she survives.

In addition to Rosemary, Roger is survived by his children, Dan Scheffler (Crystal), of Shelbyville; Aaron Scheffler (Debra), of Fishers, Lynetta (Hardesty) Turner (Scott), of Shelbyville, and Bryan Hardesty of Bloomington; sister, Carol Wells Rund (Bob), of Fountaintown; grandchildren, Amanda, Jeremiah, Eli and Lyla; great-grandson, Leo; brother-in-law, Donald Bowman (Edna), of Gosport; sister-in-law, Sandy Bowman of Spencer; and several nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Dan Bowman and David Wells.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving for six years in Vietnam.

Roger retired in 1999, from (AT&T) Ma Bell with 30 years of service.

He was an active member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ, where he served several times as president of church council and on various committees.

Visitation will be from 10am to 11:30 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Evangelical United Church of Christ, 2630 S. Miller St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral service will follow at Noon, with Pastor Charles Jordan officiating.

There will be a private family graveside service for Roger in Forest Hill Cemetery at a later date. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the local military committee.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 90, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9929 or the donor’s choice of charity.

Online condolences may be shared with Roger’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.