John Edward Schellhorn, 56, of St Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home. He was born February 20, 1967 in St. Joseph, son of Ruth & Edward Schellhorn.
He married Shirley Smith on September 4, 1985. John was a 1985 graduate of Lafayette High School. He worked at Daily's, Hillshire Foods and Tyson as a Maintenance Supervisor. His hobbies included bowling, football, softball, watching and coaching sports and working on cars.
John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Tammy Schellhorn.
He is survived by wife, Shirley Schellhorn of the home, children, Ashlee Schellhorn and Greg Schellhorn (Lacey Heater), all of St. Joseph, siblings, Kim (Keith) Fowler of St. Joseph, Jerry (Julie) Schellhorn of Stewartsville, MO, Dennis (Kathy) Schellhorn of Stewartsville, MO, Sam Schellhorn of St Joseph, grandchildren, Bailey Schellhorn-Dougan, Brianna Skaith, Braedyn Ellis, Brinley King, Aubree Heater, Dalton Heater, Dillon Heater, and Ava Heater, step-mother, Althae Schellhorn of St. Joseph and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday, at Rupp Funeral Home. Mr. Schellhorn will be cremated following services.
