Dr. Robert E. Shellenberger

Dr. Robert E. Shellenberger, 83, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at West River Health Campus. He was born on December 5, 1927 in Evansville, IN, the son of Edward L. and Lela Shellenberger.

After graduation from the Indiana University School of Dentistry 1951, he was awarded a Dental Internship by the United States Air Force at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Following this completion, he was later assigned to the Dental Clinic at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, New Mexico. After his term of duty, he started his private Dental practice in 1954 on the West Side of Evansville until his retirement in 2004.

He was an active member in the Dentistry field, serving offices and committees with First District Dental Society, Indiana Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and National Dental Society. He was Vice President of the Indiana Board of Dental Examiners and then served on the National Board of Dentistry Test Construction Committee and subsequently a board member of the National Joint Commission of the ADA. He also enjoyed teaching for the Dental Hygiene Program at ISUE for five years. He was also one of the founding Directors of Health Resources, Inc, Upon retiring as a Director of Health Resources, Inc., he was awarded a Director Emeritus for contributing to the formation and operation of the company promoting an emphasis on serving the public welfare. Many other honors were bestowed upon him academically as well as professionally.

He was a Masonic and Scottish Rite member for over 50 years. He also was a former member of the Westside Optimist club for 45 years. He was an active member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ serving in many capacities over the years.

Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Ruth (Nendel) Shellenberger; two sons, Rick Shellenberger of Evansville; Rohn Shellenberger of Sparta, NJ and his wife Cynthia; Grandchildren, Lauren and J.D.Shellenberger; Brother-in-Law and sister-in-law, Art and Audrey Nendel; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com

Sincere appreciation and gratitude for the loving care shown by all personnel with River Pointe Health Facility and West River Health Campus and the Southern Care Hospice group.

Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 13, 2011 at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev Jeff Long, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the funeral home.