Richard "Dick" James Scheller

Richard “Dick” James Scheller, 80, of Sister Bay, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, surrounded by family at his home.

He was born November 19, 1943, to the late Raymond and Ester (Paasch) Scheller in Marshfield, WI. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1961 and attended UW Eau Claire where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history in 1965.

Dick was united in marriage to Penny Irene Allen on September 4, 1965, in Madison, WI.

On the job, Dick installed citizen’s band radio towers for Motorola and later worked in the ad sales department for the Door Reminder newspaper. Years later, he joined his wife at the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop and helped grow and expand the family business over the course of 30 years.

Dick contributed to his community as a Sister Bay Village board member. He was a Boy Scout Scoutmaster and provided support to Habitat for Humanity.

In retirement, Dick stayed incredibly active. He was an avid golfer, bowler and pickleball player. He enjoyed tennis, hiking, fishing and biking. He once won a gold medal in the free-throw shooting competition during his retirement community’s Senior Olympics; he was especially proud of that one.

When he wasn’t playing sports, he was watching them. He adored his Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers, and he kept a side-eye on the Brewers, too.

To the day he passed, Dick yearned to be in the presence of others. He loved music, and often spun records at his many gatherings, New Year’s Eve parties were his favorite. He always had a story to tell over a chocolate chip cookie. An earnest listener and confidant, Dick consistently made time for family and friends, in sickness and in health. Dick enjoyed going to Sunshine Cottage the last few years, and spending time with Sarge, his favorite.

Dick’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice and his caregiver Pat for the past three years of his care.

Dick is survived by his wife, Penny; children Kirsten Scheller, Eric (Jennifer) Scheller, and Aaron (Melissa) Scheller; grandchildren, Emma (Andrew), Ian, and Jillian; sister-in-law, Judy (Dick) Berger; brother-in-law, Richard (Val) Allen and their children; and niece, Susan Scheller-Kirby. He is further survived by other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob (Myrna) Scheller; and niece, Peggy Scheller.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI, with Rev. Gary Scharrig officiating. Visitation will be held in the church fellowship hall from 9:30 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Sunflower Cottage of Sturgeon Bay WI and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Baileys Harbor.

Expressions of sympathy and memories of Dick may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.CaspersonFuneralHome.com.

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