Sheldon Dettwiler

Sheldon Lorne Dettwiler, 43, of Shippensburg, died unexpectedly on January 19, 2013, at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Born on February 15, 1969, in Ephrata, a son of Noah Lorne Dettwiler of Womelsdorf and Anna Marie Johnson Dettwiler of Shippensburg.

Sheldon was a member of the Rowe Mennonite Church. He was employed as a mechanic at Shank’s Lawn Equipment in Marion, PA, where he worked for 21 years. Sheldon was a friendly and loyal person who impacted the lives of many. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Joseph Dettwiler of Shippensburg; two sisters, Cherye Dettwiler and Rosetta Saweros, both of Shippensburg; a special girlfriend, Marcie Newswanger of East Earl; paternal grandfather, Mahlon R. Dettwiler of Sinking Springs; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Sheldon was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Alma Witmer Dettwiler; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Rhoda Layman Johnson; and an aunt, Ruby Johnson.

His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on January 24, 2013, at the Rowe Mennonite Church, with the Rowe and Culbertson Church ministry officiating. Interment will follow in the Rowe Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be Wednesday, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m., and one hour prior to the service on Thursday, all at the Rowe Mennonite Church, Shippensburg.

His family kindly requests the omission of flowers, but memorial contributions may be made to the Rowe Mennonite Church c/o: Clinton Martin at 279 Hostetter Ave. Shippensburg, PA 17257.