Wayne Edward Sheffel

Wayne Edward Sheffel Sr. was born at the family residence in Elkton, OR, on August 17, 1940, and raised on the Century Farm. He went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2024, after complication following a minor procedure.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Ralph Sheffel Sr., his mother, Eula Sheffel, older brother Ralph Sheffel Jr. and niece Aurora Sheffel. His remaining brothers are David Sheffel and Charles Sheffel.
Wayne married Shirlee Pendleton on May 19, 1985. They became a blended family: Wayne Sheffel Jr. & his wife Spring, Richard Kirk Pendleton, Jennifer Diane Sarver; grandchildren, Tyler Sheffel, Brandon Sheffel, David Sheffel, Carly Sheffel, Jacob Lovett, Rebecca Alonso and her husband Ivan, Caleb Pendleton, Josh Sarver, Kristie Sutherland and her husband Dennis; Great grand kids: Abel Lovett, Gabriel Alonso, Xzavior Alonso, Austin Alonso, Abagail Alonso, Jonathan Sutherland, Brooklyn Sutherland, Landen Sarver. Numerous nieces and nephews: Justin and Jessie Sheffel, Lisa, Lyle, Jessica and Jake Henricks, Samantha Musser and her husband Jared, Jeffrey, Diane and Brandon Sheffel, Evan Sheffel, and Cora, Tegan and Corbin Wilderquist.
Wayne was raised in a Christian home. Right out of high school he joined the U.S. Navy, and served 4 yrs. He was in Newfoundland, Iceland, and patrolled the Formosa Straights during the Cuban Crisis. He was stationed on two aircraft carriers: USS Randolph CVS 15 and USS Bennington CVS 20.
After his discharge, Wayne and his first wife, Barbara, lived in Coos Bay, Reedsport and Medford, where he worked in numerous lumber mills.
He then went into commercial fishing with his brother David. They fished tuna and worked on numerous crab boats. Then he had his own 32' boat the "F/V Benita", fishing for tuna and salmon. He did this for 12 yrs. Off and on, during those years, Wayne Jr, was with him, working on the boat. He loved the lifestyle and missed it until he passed away.
Prior to fishing Wayne had worked for a short time for Myrtle Point Police Dept. He liked the work. He had worked shore patrol dug his time in the Navy. He received a call from then Police Chief Robert Babb, Brookings P.D., wanting to know if he was interested in working for their department. He was hired the next day.
Wayne worked 21 years for the Brookings Police Dept. He received the rank of Sgt. and interim Chief of Police when required. There were no lieutenants at the time.
Wayne had a wonderful sense of humor. It made his job easier for him. He had a high standard for himself and other officers. He had three major principles: "Your conduct represents you on and off duty," "You don't back someone into a situation where they had no out", and "Except for the Grace of God, there go I."
A Memorial Service will be held on April 5th, 2025, at Grace Bible Church, 302 N Hazel St., Brookings, OR 97415 under the direction of Pastor Virgil Frazier. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in memory of Wayne.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Cemetery in Elkton, Oregon.