SHIDELER, Wayne

Source: "Obituaries - Year - 1960 Volume B" from the Covington Public Library. "Veedersburg News" 25 May 1966

Virgil Wayne Shideler was born in Sterling, Indiana on November 9, 1908 the son of Barry and Anna Jarred Shideler. He grew up in this community and graduated from the Veedersburg HS in the class of 1926. Under the teach of his father and his older brother, Fred Wayne learned masonry work while still in his teens and became a skilled workman at an early age.

On August 26, 1932 he was united in marriage to Ruth Hushaw and the young people established their home in Sterling. On May 18, 1941 their hearts were gladdened by the arrival of their first child, Donna Sue but their joy soon turned to sadness for the baby lived only eleven days.

On January 4, 1943, a son, Robert Wayne was born. In October of the same year, Wayne was inducted into the Navy and served his country for two years in the South Pacific, taking part in the invasions of Okinawa and Iwo Jima.

Upon his return to civilian life, Wayne went into the contracting business for himself, and soon was known throughout the area as an outstanding builder. On October 8, 1951, a daughter, Susan Kay joined the family circle, making it complete.

During the years that followed, the Shideler family continued to make Sterling their home and became an active part of the fellowship of the Sterling Congregational Christian Church.

In the spring of 1956, the long-felt need for a new and larger Aid House next door to the Church was met through a volunteer work project, carried out by men of the church and the community under Wayne's able and energetic leadership.
The new building was completed in time to be used as a voting place that November and on Thanksgiving evening a large gathering of friends of the church met there for a fellowship supper and informal program of dedication, climaxing the long months of labor which had made it possible.

Through the years, Wayne lent a helping hand to many a young man who sought a job and found not only employment but a friend as well. He continued to work as long as health and strength permitted and it was not until severe pain and exhaustion compelled him that he entered the Carle Clinic on March 28 of this year. Shortly after entering the hospital, the father's heart was gladdened by the return of his son, Bob from three years of service with the Air Force in England and his strong young presence was to bring sunshine to the dark days ahead.

Even after his illness was diagnoses as cancer, Wayne kept up his spirits and welcomed visitors with cheerfulness. He took an interest in the plight of other patients near him and tried to cheer them up as best he could. Through the long days of suffering and discouragement, his thoughts were always more for his family and their welfare than for himself. On Sunday morning, May 8, Wayne laid down his burden of pain and found rest at last. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, his son, Robert and daughter, Susan, one sister, Nellie Oilar, several nieces and nephews, and many friends, who will find his example of courage in the face of great odds, not only an inspiration but a challenge.

When the path is steep and narrow
And it's difficult to see --
If God's eye is on the aprrow
He will surely care for me
He will guide me if I stumble
With his strong assuring arm;
In the darkness where I tumble
He will shelter me from harm.
I shall have no fear of hunger
If I lean upon his Word
I was taught when I was younger

How he feeds each hungry bird.
Stones of pain may bruise and harrow
Grief may bend me to my knee
But His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He cares for me!

Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 9 May 1966 p 4

VEEDERSBURG -- Wayne Shideler, 58, lifelong resident of Veedersburg, died Sunday at 10:30 a. m. at the Carle Clinic at Urbana, Ill. He had been a patient there since March 28. He was a brick mason and building contractor. He was born in Veedersburg, the son of Willis and Anna Jarred Shideler. He attended the Veedersburg schools and graduated from Veedersburg High School. Mr. Shideler married Ruth Hushaw Aug. 26, 1932. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Shideler was a member of the Sterling Christian Church, the Knights of Pythias Lodge and the Charles Forrest American Legion Post. Survivors include the wife; a son, Robert Wayne, and a daughter, Susan Kay, both at home, and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Oilar of Veedersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one brother and a daughter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fishero Funeral Home. --typed by Walt W

Source: The obituary is from a collection of newspaper (paper names not recorded) obituaries saved, by Fauniel Hershberger, during the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. She was a life long resident of Fountain County Indiana. The collection is now housed at Crawfordsville District Public Library.

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Source: "Obituaries - Year - 1960 Volume B" from the Covington Public Library. Year 1966

Wayne Shideler, age 57, of Veedersburg, a brick and building contractor, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at Carle Memorial Hospital in Urbana, Ill. He had been in failing health for the past year. Mr. Shideler was born Nov. 9, 1908, in Veedersburg, the son of Willis and Anna Jarred Shideler. He attended local schools and graduated from Veedersburg High School. He was married Aug. 26, 1932, to Ruth Hushaw, who survives. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the Sterling Christian Church, Knights of Pythias Lodge, and Charles Forrest American Legion Post. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include: one son, Robert W. of Veedersburg; one daughter, Susan Kay, of Veedersburg; and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Oilar of Veedersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sterling Christian Church. Burial was in Rockfield Cemetery. --typed by Walt W