Sheldon L. Royer (age 82)

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Sheldon L. Royer, age 82 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, March 07, 2020 at his home.

Born on June, 4, 1937 in DuBois, Pa He was the son of the late John and Pearl (White) Royer. 

Sheldon was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Korean War.
 

He retired after over 30 years of service from Rockwell International Manufacturing.

On Oct. 17, 1959, he married his wife of 60 years, Nancy (Sunealitis) Royer who survives of DuBois.

Sheldon was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in DuBois for 60 years.  He loved hunting, camping and vacationing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  He was an avid fan of Penn State Football and wrestling and the Pittsburgh Steelers.   Above all, he cherished being with his family.

He is survived by 4 children, (Robert Royer and his wife Cathy of DuBois; Sharon Guthridge and her husband Marty of Reynoldsville; Judy Schmidt and her husband Chad of DuBois and James Royer and his wife Connie of DuBois.)
 

Eight grandchildren survive; Ryan and Cody Royer, Nicole Lippert and Eric Guthridge, Danielle Kennelly and Casey Schmidt and Karen Robinson and Michaela Davis.  13 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter also survives.

In addition to his parents, Sheldon was preceded in death by a brother, John Royer, Jr. 

 

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. 

A Christian Wake Service will be held at Monday at 1:30 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10 a.m. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Full military honor will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave. DuBois, PA 15801

Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence