Alan E. Scheel a lifelong Waukesha resident died on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 83. He was born in Waukesha on May 16, 1939 the son of Clarence and Gladys (nee Klussendorf) Scheel. On October 25, 1967 he married his beloved wife Phyllis (Behm) at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church where they have been longtime members. Alan worked as an engineer for Channel 6 for many years.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Phyllis of Waukesha and their children, Christine (Scott) Depree and Paul (Elizabeth) Scheel both of Florida; his granddaughter, Victoria Scheel and great-granddaughter Lilly. He is further survived by his sisters Nicole Bueser and Ardith (Rick) Franks along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 noon funeral service all at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll Street, Waukesha, WI 53186. Entombment will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery. If desired, memorials are appreciated to the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church or to the American Lung Association.