SFC Daniel E. Scheibner's Obituary
SFC Daniel E. Scheibner, age 40, lost his life in action in Al-Noor, Iraq on August 29, 2007. Dan was born on March 18, 1967 in Muskegon, MI to Louise (Saum) Scheibner. He graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1986 and the following year enlisted in the U.S. Army, eager to serve his Country. On June 9, 1990 he married his true love and soul-mate, Ann Aker also from Muskegon. Their son Tyler was born on February 25, 1995 in Hawaii. Dan’s 20 year military career began at Larson Barracks, Germany and included service in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC, and as a drill sergeant at Fort Sill, OK. At Fort Lewis he was assigned to the Charlie Battery of 1st Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, and 2nd Infantry Division. As a Stryker member, he led about 25 men in 1st Platoon of Charlie Battery. He was a Gulf War veteran. Family was first for Dan. Ann and Tyler were the center of his life as was Dan for them. He was a loving son and brother, whose bear hugs and infectious smile will be dearly missed. Dan loved life and lived it to the fullest. He never did anything half way. His “need for speed” was evident in his love of NASCAR racing and his “Road Warrior” GMC Jimmy. Like his Grandpa Saum, he loved to golf and played as often as possible. Dan is survived by his beloved wife, Ann (Aker) and son, Tyler (12); mother, Louise (Saum) Scheibner; sister, Diane (Jack) Cottrell; brother, David (Kasi) Scheibner; sisters-in-law, Barb Badolati and Jill (Dave) Ray; brother-in-law, Dan (Kathleen) Aker; his nieces and nephew, Danny Cottrell, Sydney and Sam Scheibner, Taylor Ray, Kayla Aker; aunts, uncle, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Terri (Debard) Aker. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 8, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Full Military Honors. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com A memorial college fund has been established for Dan’s son, Tyler. Checks should be made payable to: USAA College Savings Plan, FBO Tyler G. Scheibner. They can also be mailed to: USAA College Savings Plan, P.O. Box 659453, San Antonio, TX, 78265-9825. Arrangements by
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
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