Wendell Keith Shellabarger, age 79, of Pleasant Hill, IA, formerly of Mount Pleasant, passed away on March 2, 2022 due to complications from a previous illness.
Wendell grew up in Mount Pleasant Iowa, graduating from Mount Pleasant high school in 1960. He served his country in the Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He retired from Titan Tire (formerly Armstrong Tire) after 35 years of employment.
Wendell demonstrated his commitment to serving through volunteering at the Life Serve Blood Center for 15 years. He was a charter member of the Central Iowa Tractor Club and was editor of the club newsletter for 32 years. Wendell was an avid wood worker and member of the Wood Turners Club. He enjoyed working with students as a judge for the Southeast Polk Tech Expo. He was also a member of the American Legion, Home Lodge No 370 A.F. & A.M. of Pleasant Hill and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Wendell is survived by his wife Charlene of 55 years. Son David, wife Joni and grandchildren Finley and Drew. Daughter Diane, husband Jerry, grandchildren Liz and Becca and great grandchild Adelaide. Siblings, Martha (Darrell) Ridenour and Burt (Doris) Shellabarger. Wendell is preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Marjorie Shellabarger along with his sister Doris Lawson.
Services will be on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Oakwood United Methodist Church, 400 NE 56th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA. Visitation will be at 9:30 am with a service to follow at 10:30 am. There will be a luncheon following the service at the Masonic Lodge in Pleasant Hill – 5201 Maple Dr. Pleasant Hill, IA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Oakwood United Methodist Church.