Clyde E. Shull

Clyde E. Shull age 96, of Upper Sandusky died at 9:58 a.m. on Sun. Aug. 23, 2015 in the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. On Oct. 15, 1918 he was born in Vanlue to the late Joseph M. and Agnes A. (Vanhorn) Shull. He married Geraldine L. “Gerry” Koehler on June 6, 1945, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 1994. Mr. Shull is survived by his children Joseph (Linda) Shull, Put In Bay, Barbara (James) Kroll, Novi, MI, John (Sandra) Shull, South Lyon, MI, James (Judy) Shull, Upper Sandusky, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren and a special friend Elaine Seiler. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 5 sisters. He graduated with the class of 1937 from Carey High School. Mr. Shull was a WW II U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Ninth Infantry 83rd Battalion. He served directly along side then Colonel William Westmoreland who was Chief of Staff of the 9th Infantry Division. He worked as an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper, then as a probation & parole officer for the State of Ohio, and later retired in 1983 from the State Board of Pharmacy. Mr. Shull, until the time of his death, served on the Wyandot County Veterans Service Board. He enjoyed fishing at Lake Erie, and golfing. Mr. Shull was member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he was council president for many years, a Deacon, and Scout Master for St. Paul Lutheran Boy Scouts. He was a life member, and Commander of the American Legion Post 225 several times, and was the Post's Financial Officer for many years. Mr. Shull was a life member of BPOE 83, Amvets Post 777, and D.A.V. He faithfully honored his departed comrades by serving on the local Veterans Color Guard for many years. A funeral service will be held Thurs. Aug. 27, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Joe Trester officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard. Visitation will be held Wed. Aug. 26, 2015 from 2-4:00 pm and 6-7:45 p.m. in the Bringman Clark Funeral Home, an Elks Memorial Service will held at 7:45 p.m. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to share a memory, send flowers or comfort food, and to view the Life Tribute Video. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Clyde E. Shull

October 25, 1918 - August 23, 2015