John David "Pappa" Scheffel, age 75, of Assumption, Il. and formerly of Jerseyville, Il. died Saturday (March 22, 2025) at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Il.
He was born September 23, 1949 in Jerseyville, Il. son of the late George and Muriel Show Scheffel.
He married Kaye Marlene Anderson on September 10, 1983 in Kane, Il. and she survives
His children, Mike Scheffel of Dixon, Mo., Jim Scheffel of Collinsville, Il., Jamie Allison (Jay) of Decatur, Il. Douglas Anderson (Michelle) of Louisville, Il.; grandchildren, Ashley Creamer (Alex) of Moweaqua, Il., Bailey Collins (Trent) of Bethany, Il., and Lilliana Anderson of Louisville, Il.; great-grandchildren, Waylon, Wren, Charlee; siblings, Donald Scheffel (Judy) of Jerseyville, Il., Elaine Turner (Gary) of Medora, Il.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Christine Sides; and sister, Janet Lebegue.
John was a graduate of Jerseyville High School. He farmed and trucked all his life. John was

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