James Louis Shepler , 87 of Massillon passed away quietly Saturday, March 21, 2015 with his family by his side at Affinity Medical Center.

James was born December, 5, 1927 in Akron, the son of the late James E. and Madge (Queen) Shepler.

He served in the Army during World War II where he met his bride, Elfie.  He worked as a General Foreman for the Eaton Manufacturing Corporation, retiring in 1983.

James also was a very active member of Grace UCC church and an avid supporter of Salvation Army and the Red Cross.  He also enjoyed trains, baseball, football, and his horse, Smokey.

James is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ilona and Rodger Bucher of Massillon; grandson, John (Kayla) Englehardt of Marysville, Ohio, and extended family in West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elfriede "Elfie" Shepler in 2013, and sister, Ingrid Green in October 2009.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at Heitger Funeral Home, Massillon Chapel, 639 First St NE and on Friday at 12:30pm to 1:30pm prior to the funeral.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 1:30pm with Rev. Cal Hamblin officiating at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Salvation Army, 315 6th St. NE, Massillon, OH 44646 or the Red Cross, 408 9th St. SW, Canton, OH 44707.

A special thank you to Amherst Meadows and their wonderful staff, Affinity Hospital, and Crossroads Hospice.

Condolences may be made to the family at Heitger.com
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