Josephine Scheeler, 76, Bismarck, passed away on April 26, 2024, in a Bismarck hospital, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Refuge Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Interment will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Jo was born on October 21, 1947, to John and Josephine (Horan) Olheiser. She was raised and educated in Dickinson.
At the age of fifteen she met the love of her life Aron Scheeler. They were united in marriage on June 21, 1967, in Dickinson. In 1973, they moved to Mott where she worked various jobs. While living in Mott she was a proud member of the Assembly of God Church where she served on the church board for several years.
After her husband’s passing, she moved to Bismarck to be closer to her children. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sisters. Jo enjoyed sharing her faith through scriptures on Facebook with friends, family, and complete strangers she added.
Jo is survived by her daughters: Lorelei Scheeler, Bismarck, Carrie Scheeler, Dickinson, Cammie (Lee) Enders, Bismarck, Jessica (Jason) Petryszyn, Bismarck; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers: Ronald and John; sisters: Shannon Backer and Janice Lynne; and special four-legged companion: Amos.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and an infant sister.