Sheldon "Shelly" Leroy Wenger Obituary (1925

Sheldon "Shelly" Leroy Wenger, 95, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Oak Lea Nursing Home. Mr. Wenger was born on April 5, 1925 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Oliver and Goldie (Heatwole) Wenger. He was a well-loved member of the community and long-time owner of Westdale Hatchery on Route 33. He enjoyed being part of the Virginia Poultry Federation, made evident in his position as the president of the organization for a period of time. Throughout the years, one of his favorite activities was taking scenic drives through the mountains of West Virginia, especially to see the changing leaves in the fall. Additionally, he and his wife Evelyn spent many seasons watching the local college basketball teams. As lifelong members of the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, they were involved in numerous mission related events. Many summers found them at Highland Retreat, Evelyn in the camp kitchen and Shelly helping with upkeep projects. On the rare occasions he was not working, he enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. On September 8, 1950, he married Evelyn Blanche Hartman who preceded him in death on July 5, 2017. Surviving are his children, Marcia Summers and husband Burnett of Washington D.C., Ronald Wenger and wife Joyce of Hinton, Val Mongold of Harrisonburg, H.L. Wenger and wife Cindy of Harrisonburg; one sister, Helen Layman and husband Wilbur of Harrisonburg; six grandchildren, Jennifer Dierker, Ryan Hostetler, Elyse Summers, Derek Wenger, Stephanie Wenger, Jana Mumaw, and seven great-grandchildren. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all services will be held privately. The casket will be closed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.