This memorial website was created to remember our dearest John T. Schefelbein who was born in Peoria, IL on March 3, 1930 and passed away on May 1, 2008. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
John T. Schefelbein, 78, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 10:40 a.m. at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
John was born on March 3, 1930 in Peoria to Frederick and Sarah (Miller) Schefelbein. He married Ketra Gilbert on December 26, 1953 in Peoria. She survives.
John is also survived by his son, William G. (Janet) of Peoria; his daughter, Karen (Brent) Rebbec of Mapleton; one sister, Barbara Schefelbein of Peoria; three grandchildren, Nicole and Brandon Rebbec and William J. Schefelbein; and four nieces.
His parents and one brother preceded him in death.
John was a service engineer for Komatsu, formerly Wabco for 30 years.
John was a forty-year member of the former Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and chairman of numerous committees.
John was a member of the Detweiller Yacht Club for twenty-five years, where he enjoyed spending time on his boat with his loving wife. At one time, he was the Captain of Detweiller Yacht Club. He also enjoyed spending his time playing golf.
John participated in many groups throughout his lifetime. He was a Cub Master and sat on the Boy’s Club Board, Junior Achievement Board and the Komatsu Credit Union Board. He was president of Center Bluff Neighborhood Association and president of the Senior Golf League. He was a former member of Komatsu bowling and softball leagues.
John was a very dedicated husband and father. His family described him as easy going, generous with a kind and gentle heart.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund or to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
| Regis Farwell & Cheryl Shelabarger, DYC |
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God bless you and your family in this sad, sad time. We will miss seeing his smiling face at the marina.
| Joni and Lou Coe |
friends |
May 11, 2008 |
So sorry to learn about John - know you will miss him terribly. We have some wonderful memories of the two of you in Panama City every spring. What wonderful times we had so many years ago but also FOR so many years with some good friends. We are thinking about you and your family and I pray for nurturing and healing.
Love to you, Joni and Lou and Coe
| Karen (Short) Johnson |
Friend |
May 8, 2008 |
Ketra, Bill and Karen:
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. Although I have not seen any of you for many years, I have fond memories of your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
| Terry and Mary Pyatt |
friends |
May 7, 2008 |
Dear Ketra and family,
We were so sad to hear of Johns passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. You are such a great friend to Dodie and all who know you. I will never forget your kinds words of support and friendship in our time of need. Know that John is in a great place and now rests. If we can be of any assistance, please call.
In Christs Love and Peace,
Terry and Mary Pyatt
| Ron and Ann Hoover |
Condolences |
May 6, 2008 |
Ketra and family,
We are so sorry to hear about John.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Ann
| Lowell Schroeder |
Friend/coworker |
May 5, 2008 |
To the John Schefelbein Family
My sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of John. I first met John at the Caterpillar Proving Ground in 1958. I will never forget when a bunch of us got laid off and John called home to tell his wife. She must have said "what are you going to do?" Because I will never forget his reply was "hell I'm going out to look for another job"
I saw John again when we both worked at WABCO (Komatsu) John was Chief Engineer at the Proving Grounds. John was a great people person and had a great sense of humor. I saw John perhaps 15 years ago at the Peoria Airport we were both flying somewhere, he was he same old John. We lost a good man but I am sure God already has a job for John. May your family be comforted with the good memories you have of him. God Bless you all
