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.

Louis graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1966, then secured his Law Degree from Tulsa University, then his Masters of Law 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, & coin collecting.

He 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 Katherine 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 Louis’ family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made in Louis’ name to the Worden Volunteer Fire Department.