Obituaries

June 27, 1971 to October 29, 2012

WINAMAC - Bryan Jeffery "Jeff" Shidler, 41, Winamac, passed away at 5:23 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born June 27, 1971, in Winamac, to Jimmy L. and Carol M. Crider Shidler. He married Natalie L. O'Connor on Nov. 27, 2000, in Sevierville, TN. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Braxton Jeffery Shidler, Winamac, Son 
Jimmy L. and Carol M. Shidler, Winamac, Parents 
Scott A. Shidler, Ingalls, Brother 
Kerri J. (Joe) Thomas, McCordsville, Sister 
Timothy J. (Tammy) Shidler, Royal Center, Brother 
James C. Shidler, Winamac, brother 
Norma Shidler, Winamac, Paternal Grandmother 
Leonard and Carol Short, Winamac, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law 
Richard and Evelyn Werner, Winamac, Grandparents-in-law 
Warren and Elsie Short, Winamac, Grandparents-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews, and Aunts and Uncles

Preceded in death by: 
Robert and Helen Crider, Maternal Grandparents 
Joyce Shidler, Paternal Grandmother 
Arnold "Jack" Shidler, Paternal Grandfather 
Joni Shidler, Aunt 
Joe Crider, Uncle 

Mr. Shidler graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1989. He was a former employee of Central Soya, Buckeye, Frick, and Cargill, Winamac. He was currently a lineman for the Winamac Municipal Electric Utility where he had been employed since 2001. He was a member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728, and is a former member of Winamac Eagle's Lodge #2580. 

He enjoyed music. He was a drummer for Overdrive and other local bands. He also enjoyed cooking and was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved his family. He enjoyed playing in the backyard with his son. He had a big heart and was always there to help someone when needed. 

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Friday (Nov. 2), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the Ronald McDonald House.