John “Bob” Schelhorn, 84, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Premiere Healthcare of New Harmony. Bob was born on February 19, 1938, the son of Elmer and Pauline (Schmidt) Schelhorn. Bob was married to the love of his life, Jane (Mounts) Schelhorn, for 60 years.

Bob retired from General Electric in Mt. Vernon. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles. He loved fishing and gardening. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Jane; daughters, Carol (Dan) Stratton, Amy (Ron) Greb, and Mary (Chuck) Ries; son, Greg (Tammy) Schelhorn; grandchildren, John Eric Schelhorn, Tyler Schmitt, Taylor Greb, Kevin Greb, MacKenzie (Kurtis) Oldiges, Elizabeth Ries, Abbey Ries, and Rylan Ries; great-grandson, Kasen Eric Schelhorn; brother, Alan (Laura) Schelhorn and Jerry Schelhorn; and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Hunter Stratton.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating, burial will follow at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 11:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to St. Stephens Episcopal Church in New Harmony. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com