Henry J. Shetler

November 5, 1926 - January 7, 2013

Henry J. Shetler, 86, of Berne, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born to Jacob and Amanda(Hershberger) Shetler on November 5, 1926 in Holmes County Ohio. He married Marie Hilty on November 3, 1949; she survives.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and was a minister in the church for 58 years. He was a farmer.

He is survived by his wife, son, Melvin(Marie) Shetler of Berne,; three brothers, Andy Shetler of Monroe, Val Shetler of Berne, and Mose Shetler of LaGrange,; two sisters, Martha Hilty and Fannie Hilty both of Berne; 9 grandchildren, Rhonda(Andy) Hilty, Arlene(Amos) Eicher, Mervin(Mary)Shetler, Norman(Elma) Shetler, Lisa(Paul)Eicher, Stephen Shetler, Rose Marie Shetler, and Melvin Shetler,Jr. all of Berne, and Laura(Mose)Hilty of Monroe and 42 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.

Visitation will be from 1-8 pm on Tuesday, and 9 am to 8 pm on Wednesday at his home, 555 W, 350 S, Berne. Funeral services are Thursday January 10, at 9 am also at his home. Officiating is Bishop Marvin Hilty.

Burial is in the Schwartz Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.yagerkirchhofer.com