Obituary for James W. Scheyko
James W. Scheyko,
Saginaw, Michigan.
Beloved husband, brother-in-law and uncle passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre. Age 75 years. Son of the late Emil and Baldina (Nieschulz) Scheyko, James was born July 8, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He married Gertrude A. Yeager, his loving wife of 43 years, on May 11, 1979. She survives him. He was employed at Saginaw Steering Gear Plant #3 as a machine operator for 31 years retiring in 1999. James was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He was an avid baseball player and enjoyed camping and spending winters in Florida. James loved watching sports especially the Tigers and Lions.
Surviving besides his wife Gertrude “GiGi” are a sister-in-law, Marge and Tim Bruzewski, Saginaw; four brothers-in-law, Carl Yeager, Saginaw; Randy and Sherrie Yeager, Saginaw; Scott and Wendy Feinauer, Saginaw; Daniel and Karen Feinauer, Saginaw; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews: and his canine companion, T.J. “Puppy”. James was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, George Yeager.
Funeral Service will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss, Saginaw. Pastor Michael Korte will officiate. Entombment will take place in Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum with Military Services conducted by V.F.W. Post #1859. Friends may visit at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Saginaw, Michigan.
Beloved husband, brother-in-law and uncle passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre. Age 75 years. Son of the late Emil and Baldina (Nieschulz) Scheyko, James was born July 8, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He married Gertrude A. Yeager, his loving wife of 43 years, on May 11, 1979. She survives him. He was employed at Saginaw Steering Gear Plant #3 as a machine operator for 31 years retiring in 1999. James was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He was an avid baseball player and enjoyed camping and spending winters in Florida. James loved watching sports especially the Tigers and Lions.
Surviving besides his wife Gertrude “GiGi” are a sister-in-law, Marge and Tim Bruzewski, Saginaw; four brothers-in-law, Carl Yeager, Saginaw; Randy and Sherrie Yeager, Saginaw; Scott and Wendy Feinauer, Saginaw; Daniel and Karen Feinauer, Saginaw; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews: and his canine companion, T.J. “Puppy”. James was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, George Yeager.
Funeral Service will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss, Saginaw. Pastor Michael Korte will officiate. Entombment will take place in Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum with Military Services conducted by V.F.W. Post #1859. Friends may visit at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.