Glenn W. “Bud” Sheffler, 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA
The son of Lloyd and Gladys (Allison) Sheffler, he was born February 15, 1958 in Latrobe, PA.
Glenn was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville. He graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1976 and from Greensburg School of Technology.
He was a man of many hats, skiing being his favorite, from helicopter skiing in Austria to Seven Springs with his buddies. He never turned down a chance to go to the mountains.
Aside from his favorite hobbies, Glenn was an employee of Kennametal for 32 years. He did extensive research in design and metal cutting in the aerospace and automotive industries. Glenn had numerous patents on cutting tools and tool holding designs. He also worked with the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Consortium providing guidance on implementing new technologies.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah J. (Dettore) Sheffler whom he married May 12, 1979, daughter, Hannah M. Sheffler (Scott), mother-in-law, Pat Dettore, three sisters, Pam Clawson (Randy) of Derry; Amy Everett (Deron) of Latrobe and Phoebe Dietrich (Scott) of Blairsville; three brothers-in-law, Don Dettore (Cindy), David Dettore (Barb), Dan Dettore (Sandy), sister-in-law, Dina Porterfield (Randy) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and best friend, Mitch.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. A wake service will be held on Sunday at 3:30 PM in the funeral home.
Private interment will be SS Simon & Jude Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.
To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www.shoemakerfamilyservices.com
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