George Robert Whisler, age 90, a lifelong Shelby resident, died Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026 at Continuing Healthcare of Milan.
George was born February 22, 1936 in Shelby, the son of the late Paul Thomas and Elsie Rose (Gaupel) Whisler. George was a 1955 graduate of Shelby High School and went on to serve two separate terms with the United States Army. George’s working career was spent at the Shelby Business Forms from where he retired.
George was a farmer who had a love for his land. As a hobby he enjoyed attending area auctions as he found great joy and value in items that could be salvaged. George was a lifelong member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
George is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Richard Kirkendall, of Shelby, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brothers: Howard, Carl, and Lawrence Whisler; and sister: Rosemarie Little.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 10-11 am at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:30 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby, with Fr. Chris Mileski celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be left on George’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or Facebook page.