WILEY LAVERNE SCHELL

Wiley Laverne Schell, 68, of Springfield passed away July 18, 2024. He was born on Sept. 25, 1955; the son of Wiley and Pauline Schell.
He was united in marriage to Shirley Schell (Keithley) on Oct. 26, 1973, in Springfield and they shared 50 years together.
In 2017, he retired from AmeriPride Services after 43 years. He then, participated in the inaugural year of the Give 5Program of the United Way, and through that program was connected with Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), where he proudly served as a volunteer for 4 years. He was heavily involved with Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) and spent 10 plus years traveling all over the country with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Darren Schell of Riverside; daughter, Kristy Paddock, her boyfriend Stuart Coutchie and his daughter, Hanna of Springfield; brother Bob Schell; two grandchildren; and many loved family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Hopkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO).
Visitation was held on Friday, July 26, followed by a time of sharing memories by friends and family.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield.