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James Tyrone “Goober” Scheffler

Birth	:	29 May 1957 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 May 2001 Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	Harlan Tribune Harlan, Iowa Tuesday, May 29, 2001 Harlan man dies in fishing accident FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- A 44-year-old Harlan man drowned Saturday while fishing on a lake northeast of Fergus Falls, authorities in Otter Tail County, Minn. reported. James T. "Goober" Scheffler and a friend were attempting to land a fish on a lake when items in their boat shifted, reports said, causing the boat to take on water. Reports said both men tried to swim to shore, but Scheffler went under water approximately 75 feet from shore. The friend made it to shore and called for help. Scheffler's body was found... Read More	Harlan Tribune Harlan, Iowa Tuesday, May 29, 2001 Harlan man dies in fishing accident FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- A 44-year-old Harlan man drowned Saturday while fishing on a lake northeast of Fergus Falls, authorities in Otter Tail County, Minn. reported. James T. "Goober" Scheffler and a friend were attempting to land a fish on a lake when items in their boat shifted, reports said, causing the boat to take on water. Reports said both men tried to swim to shore, but Scheffler went under water approximately 75 feet from shore. The friend made it to shore and called for help. Scheffler's body was found a few hours later. Graveside services for Scheffler will be held Wednesday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at the Harlan Cemetery. A memorial service will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Pauley Funeral Home, Harlan. Scheffler is survived by his wife, Lori, of Harlan; mother and father Tyrone Scheffler and Karen Scheffler of Harlan; sons Jesse Specht of Oxford, Wi. and AJ Scheffler of Harlan; daughter Sunshine Scheffler of Harlan; brothers Curt (Cindy) Scheffler, Tom (Jan) Scheffler and Clint (Colette) Scheffler, all of Harlan; and grandfather Omer Scheffler of Logan. = = = = = = Harlan Tribune Harlan, Iowa Tuesday, June 19, 2001 page 9A James T. Scheffler, 44 March 29, 1957 - May 26, 2001 HARLAN — James Tyrone “Goober” Scheffler, son of Karen (Olson) Scheffler and Tyrone Scheffler, was born March 29, 1957, in Harlan. He attended Harlan Schools and grew to adulthood in Harlan. Goober served his country by joining the National Guard. He married Lori Sander Feb. 29, 1992, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. After their marriage, they made their home in Harlan. Goober was employed at Western Iowa Pork until 1992, when he and his brother, Tom, began Scheffler Construction. He was a part of stock car racing for Gary Hopp's racing team. He died May 26, 2001, in Minnesota, at age 44 years, one month and 27 days. He is survived by his wife, Lori of Harlan; his parents, Karen Scheffler and Tyrone Scheffler, both of Harlan; his children, Jesse Specht of Oxford, WI; Sunshine Scheffler and A.J. Scheffler, both of Harlan; his brothers, Curt Scheffler (Cindy); Tom Scheffler (Jan) and Clint Scheffler (Colette), all of Harlan; his grandfather, Omer Scheffler of Logan; and other relatives. A graveside inurnment service was held May 30, 2001, at the Harlan Cemetery with Rev. Al Hazelton officiating. Honorary casket bearers were Keith Page, Billy Scheffler, Jim Todd, Larry Page, Mike Scheffler, Clay Dille, Tom Hopp, Kale Scheffler, Mike Davis, Gary Hopp, Todd Johnson, Mark Poole, Kevin Perry, Jeff Johnson, Galen Gaer, Keith Kimmen and Phil Nielsen. A memorial service was held following graveside services at Pauley Funeral Home with Rev. Al Hazelton officiating.

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Where is James Tyrone “Goober” Scheffler's memorial?
James Tyrone “Goober” Scheffler's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
When did James Tyrone “Goober” Scheffler death?
James Tyrone “Goober” Scheffler death on 26 May 2001 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

Tyrone Omer Scheffler

(1938 - 2020)

Karen Joan Olson Scheffler

(1941 - 2017)

Siblings

Tyrone Duane Scheffler

(1974 - 1974)

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