Louis Schelling Jr.

Louis Barry Schelling Jr., 81, of Worden, IL, passed away at 9:49 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living Center in Bethalto, IL. He was born July 30, 1944, in Urbana, IL, the son of the late Louis Barry & Alice (Quinlan) Schelling Sr.

Barry graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1966. He received his Law Degree from Tulsa University, and his Master of Law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing Bridge, photography, and coin collecting.

Barry is survived by four siblings; Joseph R. (Michal) Schelling of Worden, IL, Barbara L. (Phillip) Edwards of Indianapolis, IN, Michael P. (Sally) Schelling of Decatur, IL, and Katharine A. (John) Sawyer of Ames, IA. as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s Lux Chapel 1551 E. Grove Ave, Rantoul, IL. 61866 on Saturday May 16th, 2026, from 10am-12pm. A private burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rantoul, IL.

Please join Barry's family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made in Barry's name to the Worden Volunteer Fire Department.