Gerald Lee Lashelle

Gerald Lee LaShelle, age 71, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2006 in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Knoxville, Iowa. A Private Memorial Service will be held at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Reverend Robert Bridges of Calvary Baptist Church in Savanna will officiate. Memorials may be forwarded to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Condolences may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com .
Gerald was born on November 19, 1934, the son of Wilmer Jess "Pete" and Jean (Morgan) LaShelle in Savanna, Illinois. He graduated from Savanna High School. Gerald served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Gerald worked for the Savanna Police Department for several years; the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department as an Auxiliary Deputy for eight years; the Illinois Department of Conservation; spent time as a Commercial Fisherman in Savanna and for a while he lived and worked in Las Vegas driving a Limousine. Gerald enjoyed fishing and his best friend, Nibs the dog.
Gerald is survived by his brother, James (Judith) LaShelle of McHenry, Illinois; several cousins of Savanna, Illinois. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents.