RACINE – Mr. Donald M. Scheller, 98, passed away at St. Monica’s Senior Living on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Donald was born on November 18, 1927, the son of the late Roy and Gladys (nee Carpenter) Scheller. He graduated from Washington Park High School. After graduation, Donald proudly served his nation with the US Navy.

He married Patricia Gere on April 29, 1950. Patricia preceded him in death on August 3, 1982. Donald married Jane (nee Jensen) Luedtke on March 5, 1983. Jane preceded him in death on March 16, 2026.

Donald retired from Multi Products as a supervisor after many years of employment.

He was a longtime member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, and was active as an usher, the funeral choir, and as a videographer. Donald was also a member of the Dairy Statesmen and the Church Singers.

Donald is survived by his daughters, Christine Carpino of Racine and Mary Jo (Gary) Schaub of The Villages, FL; Jane’s children, Michelle Humphries and Dale Luedtke of Houston, TX; his daughter-in-law, Kerri Scheller; his grandchildren, Carrie (Brad) Tubbs, Kate (Bobby) Brunnelson, Sarah (Don) Rushford, Mike (Sarah) Scheller, Cassie (Kyle) Hibbard, Richard Scheller, Jim (Stephanie) Hupp, Jeff (Sarah Zeilinski) Hupp, Tina (Jim) Bronson, Rikki (Kyle) McDaniel, and Riley (Hope) Toth; numerous great grandchildren; his brother and sisters, Roy Scheller, Jean (John) Noah, Lucille Windberg, Marilyn (Ken) Pelky; as well as dear nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to his parents and his wives, Patricia and Jane, Donald was preceded in death by his sons, Richard Scheller, Tom Scheller; his son-in-law, Michael Carpino; Jane’s daughter, Renee (Tom) Toth; his grandson, Nicholas Scheller; his sisters, Delores MacIntosh and Jane Gutkowski; and his stepfather, Gaylord Crossett.

Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring Street) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. The celebration of his Mass of Chirstian Burial will take place at 11:00 am with Fr. Mark Obeten officiating. His interment with Military Honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Donald’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to St. Monica’s Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice for the loving and professional attention he received while under their care.