George A. Sheipline, 75, of St. Marys, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 10, 1945, in Wapakoneta to the late Raymond and Thurza (Lottridge) Sheipline. On Jan. 30, 1965, he married Judy (Roettger) Sheipline, who survives at their residence in St. Marys.
George is survived by his loving family; his wife of fifty-five years, Judy Sheipline of St. Marys; children: Brad (Becky) Sheipline of Bellefontaine, Chad (Lisa) Sheipline of St. Marys, Matt (Angie) Sheipline of St. Marys, and Heather (Hadyn) Shroyer of St. Marys; grandchildren: Brandon, Marcus, Ashley, Brittney, Allison and Sydney; step-grandchildren: Faith, Will and Nick; great-grandchildren: Brianna, Brendan, Grace, Braylon, Lainey, Autumn, and Bailey; siblings: Mary Wooley of Michigan, Bob (Pat) Schindler of Buckland, Connie House of Wapakoneta, Tom Sheipline of Anna, Eileen (Jim) Thorpe of Wapakoneta and Donnie (Joyce) Sheipline of Wapakoneta; and a sister-in-law: Melanie Sheipline of Buckland.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Raymond and Thurza Sheipline; brother: Raymond Sheipline Jr.; brother-in-law: Jack Wooley; and sister-in-law: Lynn Sheipline.
George graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1964; he retired from Goodyear Tire Company after thirty-three years of employment and worked as a meat cutter at Lenards IGA in St. Marys and as a boiler operator for the City of St. Marys at the St. Marys Power Plant.
Hunting, fishing, ice fishing, woodcarving, and gardening were all interests and hobbies of George. He had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed spending time outside. George was a member of the St. Marys Eagles #767. Most importantly, he had love for his entire family and he will be deeply missed by all.
Due to the National Health Concerns of Covid-19, George’s funeral service on Friday Jan. 29, at Cisco Funeral Homes in St. Marys, will be private. Internment will take place at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Auglaize County Humane Society at 616 N Dixie Hwy, Wapakoneta, OH 45895.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for George and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.