Rev John Schettenhelm's death

[karen]

I heard that Rev. John Schettenhelm was killed in a motorcycle crash yesterday. Does anyone have any information regarding that accident? I live in Florida and am a friend of his wife.

[Orange Resident]

Orange pastor killed in crash



(Orange-WTNH, Apr. 10, 2006 2:10 PM)_ The pastor of a Lutheran church was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday, police said.

The victim was identified as Pastor John G. Schettenhelm, 49, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church.

Police say Schettenhelm riding a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle and attempting to turn left into the church driveway on Grassy Hill Road when he was struck from behind a car.

Pastor Schettenhelm was pronounced dead at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

The driver of the car is identified as Stephen Maier, 42, of Orange.

Police are still investigating the accident.

[Parishioner]

I am in his congregation and, yes, he died last night at about 8:30pm as a result of the motorcycle accident. Its so sad.

[Marianne - Trinity Toledo]

He served as Pastor at our church several years ago (Trinity Lutheran Toledo, Ohio)! I didn't know him personally, but I can say he must have been a wonderful person. Everyone who knew him is so sadden by this news. Please know your congregation will be in our thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time. God bless!

[Moruti]

John has been a friend for many years.Our hearts are crying, too, in Botswana.

[Jim Schettenhelm]

This April 9, 2008 will mark the two year anniversary of my brother's death. He will never be forgotten, as will our mother, who passed away in 1985. There will come a day when we meet face to face once more. Until then, we will continue to move forward.

[nolan schettenhelm]

yes he will not be forgotten though you are probably all thinking Schettenhelm is rev. john's yes it is I am rev john schettenhelm's nephew and when i heard that he had died i didnt know what to think i was in shock i just didnt know what to think my uncle had just gotten killed on a motorcycle i just simply couldnt belive it, i was devestated

[nolan schettenhelm]

continued:
all of your comments about john i deeply do appericiate so thank you for stating such nice things about my uncle

[anon]

I too am a motorcycle rider and am sad to see tragic things like this happen. Was Mr. Schettenhelm any relation to Ms. Shelley Bridges by any chance?