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Jan 28, 1951 — Feb 11, 2017

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Mr. Garry A. Shidler, 66,  of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Saturday morning, February 11th at home following a valiant battle with cancer.
Born on January 28 , 1951 in Pulaski County, Garry Arthur Shidler was a treasured son of Thomas and May Linback Shidler.  Growing up as one of 13 children, he shared his childhood with seven brothers and five sisters.  With great pride Garry graduated from Pulaski High School in 1969.
On October 27 , 1979 at the Burton Church Garry married the love of his life, Elaine Kamp.  They enjoyed over 37 years of life's adventures. From their union came two handsome sons. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two grandsons.
An avid outdoorsman, Garry enjoyed fishing in Fulton County and accompanying his brothers on fishing trips to Minnesota, Kentucky and Tennessee.  Late May when the morals made their appearance beckoned him to his favorite mushroom hunting locales around the area.  Annually the Shidler family floated the Tippecanoe embracing nature and the scenery along the river's banks.
Always for the underdog Garry was a huge NASCAR fan.  A new race would allow him to root for the underdog and a different driver each time.  He also enjoyed cheering for the Indianapolis Colts.  At home Garry worked on small engines, especially lawn mowers in his garage shop. He embraced the challenge of  troubleshooting then applying his knowledge to restore the mowers to top running condition.
Annually Garry and Elaine planted a huge truck patch garden.  He loved all aspects of gardening and managed to plant bumper crops of tomatoes and Black Beauty zucchini.  They shared their produce with family, friends and neighbors.  Garry was always there to help his family, friends and neighbors whether it was overseeing projects or lending a hand, he was always ready and available to pitch in.
Left to cherish Garry's memory are his wife Elaine at home; two sons: Adam Shidler and wife Kelly of Rochester, Brent Shidler and wife Dana of Huntington; grandchildren: Cash Thomas, Trace Jeffrey, due to arrive in late March 2017 is Camden Edward, and the family's first granddaughter arriving in June 2017; ten siblings: Iris Simonin of Lafayette, Oren  Shidler and wife Maria of Knox, Delores Morgan of Monticello, Maxine Smith of Winamac, Dennis Shidler and wife Judy of Royal Center, Fred Shidler and wife Ann of Monticello, Frank Shidler and wife Carla of Star City,  Jake Shidler and wife Karen of Logansport, Lou Grauel and husband Eddie of California, Trish Dahlenburg and husband Mark of Lafayette;  numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and his loyal canine companions the  Great Danes, Lucy and Tess.
Garry was predeceased by his parents; two brothers: Ron and his wife Rosemary, Duke and his wife Pauline; and two brother-in-laws: Chuck Simonin and Bob Smith.
Pastor Mark Foreman will officiate services.
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February
16

Thursday

Good Family Funeral Home

1200 West 18th Street, Rochester, IN 46975

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Celebration of Life

February
17

Friday

Metea Baptist Church

7391 State Road 25, Lucerne, IN 46950

Starts at 4:00 pm

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