Obituary of Rian J. Scheel

Rian J. Scheel Rian Scheel, age 54 of Shorewood, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 after a year long battle with cancer. He was born September 6, 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska and was raised in Darien, IL, a graduate of Hinsdale South High School with the Class of 1980, and attended Valparaiso University studying Criminal Justice. Beloved husband of 30 years to Mara (nee Hoskins); loving father of Preston and Lena; dearest son of Kathy (nee Knop) and Bob Scheel; and son-in-law of Ruth Hoskins. Beloved brother of Wade (Wendy) Scheel, brother-in-law of Lori Schuppan (Steve), Scott Hoskins, Kurt Hoskins, Todd (fiancé Lisa Thomas) Hoskins. He is also survived by an aunt, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Rian was a devoted employee of Mestek, Inc. for over 31 years, most recently in the role of Director of Sales and Marketing. He pursued his work with passion and literally climbed the corporate ladder; starting his career by mowing lawns for the Lockformer company and working his way up through various sales, marketing, and leadership roles. He loved traveling the country and the world meeting with suppliers, customers, and colleagues, and especially coordinating convention logistics. A consummate professional, a smiling friend, and positive influence on every life he touched. His strong love for his family was his grounding force. A memorial service for Rian Scheel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 36 N. Grant Street, Westmont, IL, 60559. Visitation will be held prior to the memorial service in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow in Bethel's fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, a secondary education fund has been established for Rian's son, Preston, and daughter, Lena. Please address donations to Chase Bank, 906 West Jefferson Street, Shorewood, IL, 60404, 815-729-8000, in care of Rian's wife Mara Scheel.