David Sheidler

David H. Sheidler, MD age 92, died peacefully at the Pickering house Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, after a short illness. He was born in South Solon, Ohio, May 29, 1933, to Dewey A. Sheidler and Marie Denney Sheidler.

He graduated from Washington Court House High School in 1951, Miami University 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and The Ohio State University College of Medicine with his Doctor of Medicine in 1959. He completed his internship at Cincinnati General Hospital in 1961 and his general surgery residency at the Dayton VA hospital in 1964. He practiced general surgery in Lancaster, Ohio from 1964 to 1995. He was a member of the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and was on the medical staff at Lancaster Fairfield Medical Center 1964-1995.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lancaster, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Aladdin Shrine. Dr. David Sheidler is survived by his son Jeb, daughter-in-law Sarah Olt, and grandson Andrew of Lima, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by parents Dewey A. Sheidler (Seneca County, Ohio and Washington Court House, Ohio) and Marie Denney Sheidler (Washington Court House, Ohio), one brother Richard (Minneapolis), his first wife Janet Parrett Sheidler (died January 20, 1998) to whom he was married for 43 years and second wife Judy Ford Sheidler (died December 12, 2011) to whom he was married for 11 years.

A memorial service will take place at First United Methodist Church, 163 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. The family will receive guests prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. Caring Cremation® has taken place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130, or charity of your choice. To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com