Obituaries

Aubust 7, 1953 to October 6, 2015

ROYAL CENTER - Harvey A. Scheffer, 62, of Winamac passed away at 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at his residence.

Born Aug. 7, 1953, he was the son of Melvin Scheffer and Julia (Johnson) Turnpaugh.  On July 27, 1974, he married Jane A. Fisher. She survives.

Also surviving are son, Matthew Scheffer (Natasha) of Winamac, daughters, Rachel Scheffer of Star City and Laura Beth Scheffer of Europe, mother, Julia Turnpaugh (Tom) of Onward, brother, Roy Dean Turnpaugh of Peru, sister, Penny Crissinger (John) of Winamac, brother-in-law, Don Fisher (Janet) of Winamac and sister-in-law, Pam Olson (Gordon) of Valparaiso.  He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Zach, Tiffany, Jacob, Matthew, Harvey Michael, Olivia and Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Arthur Scheffer.

Mr. Scheffer was a self-employed truck driver and he was also a farmer. He formerly worked at CFS. He was a former member of Eagles Lodge #2580 in Winamac.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

Memorial donations may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Sign the online guest book or leave condolence for the Scheffer family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com