Ellen Mae Scheeler, age 83, passed away peacefully November 14, 2021 due to congestive heart failure.
Ellen was born December 9, 1937 in Belfield, ND to Mathew and Stella (Gill) Smith. She graduated from Belfield in1955. She was married to Ralph Frank Scheeler, on February 13 of 1956 at St. Bernards Catholic Church Belfield, ND. Ralph preceded her in death in 1999.
For many years Ellen worked at Miles City Laundry as an Office Manager for 15 years and Eastern Montana Industries as a Training Supervisor helping the clients for 11 years. Ellen loved vacation and travel with her family. She would travel all over the United States visiting her brothers and sisters that lived throughout.
Ellen loved to knit and crochet, creating numerous, hats, scarfs, mittens, blankets, and doilies for friends and family. She was an avid puzzle enthusiast, including crosswords, picture, and jigsaw puzzles. Ellen was a great owl collector. Her collection included over 1000 + owls and as her collection grew, everyone wanted to help out buying her owls from everywhere. She has owls brought to her from all over the United States, England, Honduras, Italy, Peru, Denmark, etc.
Ellen loved reminiscing of childhood memories and sharing them with her grandchildren.
Ellen is survived by her four sons: Dean Scheeler and his wife Dorte, Fargo, ND; James Scheeler and his wife Anita Miles City, MT; Warren Scheeler and his wife Rashell, Miles City, Montana; and Keith Scheeler and his wife Tammy, Billings, MT; Sister Doris Wagner, Dickinson, ND; 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren with one on the way she was hoping to see. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 6 brothers: Lloyd Smith, Melvin Smith, Marvin Smith, Laurence Smith, Eldon Smith, and Donald Smith; and 4 sisters: Bernice Rosenberg, Florence Rosenberg, Gladys Kutil, Marvel Jean Opp.
Family will receive Friends on Sunday November 21, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Rosary and Vigil service will start 4:00 p.m. following the Family Receive Friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday November 21, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary & Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday November 21, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Monday November 22, 2021
Sacred Hearth Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Immediately following the Mass of Christian Burial
Monday November 22, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday November 21, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary & Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday November 21, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Monday November 22, 2021
Sacred Hearth Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Immediately following the Mass of Christian Burial
Monday November 22, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Kim Smarsh says
Ellen was my “prayer partner” for many years on the parish prayer chain. I always enjoyed visiting with her. My sympathy to her family.
Mary Ann Stoltz says
Jim and family!
Sorry, for your loss and let God be with you all!
Tracee Raymond says
To Ellen Scheelers’ family:
Your mom was an amazing woman and wonderful to work with. Please know that she will be dearly missed by all who met her. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane M Welbes says
Sorry to hear about your loss. May it comfort you to know; that I care.
Jennie Hilderman says
Scheeler Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and love is with you all.
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Ramona Kurkowski says
So sorry to hear about Ellen. Keeping all the Scheeler family in my prayers.
Denise Harvey says
To Ellen’s family and friends,
May you find comfort in cherished memories. Our thoughts are with you all.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Julie Schmidt says
May God’s love be with you now and hold your hand when you need it. Much love to my Scheeler brothers.
Diana Russiff Elwood says
Scheeler Family, We are so sorry for your loss, may God give you all peace and comfort. Your Mom and Dad were such good neighbors to my folks for many years.
Wayne and Carola Molinep says
To the Scheeler family may Almighty God comfort you with the Comfort only he can give 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. In the
meantime happy memories can sustain you all in your grief and sorrow along with prayers and condolences of friends and each other console a little.
Wayne and Carola Molinep says
To the Scheeler family may Almighty God comfort you with the Comfort only he can give 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. In the
meantime happy memories can sustain you all in your grief and sorrow along with prayers and condolences of friends and each other.
Linda Walker says
Scheeler family: Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Thinking of you. Linda and Jim Walker
Bernadette Miller says
I enjoyed seeing Ellen at my job, and I’ve known the family my whole life. I will keep you in my prayers during this holiday season. Ellen was a neat lady!!
Glennda Wolf says
Ellen’s Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Ellen and you boys have been wonderful neighbors and friends for a good many years. Ellen was a sweet lady and we will miss her so. Praying for your comfort.
Deb Bartholomew says
Ellen Scheeler & Families:
I am so very sorry for the loss of Ms. Ellen. Had the pleasure of working with her at EMI. She was a sweet Lady. I admired her so much. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. Ellen will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help with difficult times ahead. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. I always enjoyed visiting with Ellen.
Kurt Cadlo says
My condolences on your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenda Frazee says
Ellen, my dear Aunt Petsy will truely be missed. I always enjoyed visiting her and seeing her over the years
She was always so welcoming and loving. My love and prayers are with you.
Chris D Christopherson says
My condolences to the Scheeler Family! You are in my prayers! Your mother was another one of those great matriarchs in the community!
Danette & David Olguin says
Warren, Rashell and family I am so sorry for your loss. I know we were just talking about your Mom and I was so saddened to see this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult.
Danette & David Olguin says
Warren, Rashell and family I am so sorry for your loss. I know we were just talking about your Mom and I was so saddened to see this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Felicia Hamwey says
I was so sad to hear this news and I know Aunt Petsy will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Kevin A Donnelly says
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was very nice person. Will be missed by a lot of people. The entire Scheeler family was part of my life and memories when I was a kid and onward. Always enjoyed the times with the Scheeler family members. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
Rita George says
Enjoyed the time I spent with Ellen, working together at EMI, she was so much fun and always looked at the bright side of life.
Susan Sanderson says
To the Scheeler family,
My sincere condolences to you in the sad time. I hope your memories of her will help you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jan Ronning says
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. Always walk in the sunshine of a Mother’s love. God bless.
Kathy Damm Culy says
Scheeler Family
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My deepest sympathies to you and your families
with the loss of your Mother…May your wonderful memories carry you thru this hard time .
Carol Schneider says
Scheeler Family,
So sorry for the loss of sweet Ellen. I worked with her and Blackie hauled her in the transit to Billings. He dearly loved that lady. They both are with the Lord and without pain. God bless you all.
Evie & Richard Scheeler says
So sorry for your loss. Petz was a great sister in law , friend and mother. Ray and Petz greatest legacy will be their four wonderful sons, you guys always made them so proud.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
shirley a dutke says
To the Scheeler boys- will miss the visits from Aunt Petsy;enjoyed the time she could spend here with Doris and still remeber the many times we traveled to Montana to see your family; She will truely be missed; God Bless the family.
Lynn Hager says
To Ellen’s family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom’s Passing. She was a wonderful person and I am so glad I had her in my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Glenda Frazee says
Very nice service, beautiful photo memories. Loved seeing Aunt Petsy in her younger years and with her family and sisters. My heart goes out to you all. She will forever be with you in your hearts and memories. Love to you all.