James J Jack Whelchel , July 13, 1932 — November 11, 2018

James J Jack Whelchel (Fortville, Indiana, IN) July 13, 1932 November 11, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: July 13, 1932

Death date: November 11, 2018

Death place: Fortville, Indiana(IN), USA

Funeral Home: Seals Funeral Home

James J. “Jack” Whelchel, 86, of Fortville, passed away, Sunday, November 11, 2018 in McCordsville. He was born July 13, 1932 in Madison County, IN to Dewey and Ruth L (Sherman) Whelchel Jack was a U.S. Navy veteran and graduated as Valedictorian from the old Fortville High School in 1950. Jack had served as a Deacon and Treasurer of the Fortville Christian Church.

Jack retired as an electrical engineer from Naval Avionics. While at Naval Avionics, he was designed missile guidance systems for submarines including the Polaris missile project. Jack also was involved in the joint Air Force/Navy SCADC program.

Jack is survived by his children, Teresa (Jim) Wolfgang of Fortville and James A. Whelchel of Indianapolis; grandchildren Jason (Jenna) Wolfgang, Christina (Jeremy Glasser) Wolfgang and Ryan (Ashley) Wolfgang; great-grandchildren: Ryker, Mayli and Lincoln Wolfgang; brother: Robert (Susan) Whelchel of Angola, IN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte A. (Manship) Whelchel and brother Richard Whelchel. Friends may call from 4-8 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Seals Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fortville.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 10:30 am at the funeral home with Rob Rigsbee of Fortville Christian Church officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Marine Toys for Tots.

Online condolences may be shared at www. sealsfuneralhome.com.

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death notice James J Jack Whelchel July 13, 1932 — November 11, 2018

obituary notice James J Jack Whelchel July 13, 1932 — November 11, 2018

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