Randall Wayde Shelden

Randall Wayde Shelden, age 57, of Atlanta, Indiana passed away October 3, 2022 at his home.
He was born November 13, 1964 at Noblesville, IN to Russell Frank and Bonnie Elizabeth (Dean) Shelden. His local roots were in farming with his family, but he grew up in South Dakota due to allergies that were bothersome in Indiana. So he attended schools in South Dakota and graduated from Harding County High School in South Dakota with the Class of 1983. He then furthered his education at Anderson College.
He was a man of many talents and was adept as a blacksmith, gardener, historical researcher, and musician. He played the trombone in high school, then learned to play the piano and the guitar.
He served his country in the Army Reserves, 23rd Engineer Division for several years working as a medic and a mechanic. He also was a CNA Certified Nursing Assistant, respiratory therapist, and social services activity director.
He loved to return to his family's farms and help with the work going on there. He also spent time in the kitchen with his grandmother who taught him how to cook for farmers. And he became a great cook, the kind of cook that did not need a recipe.
He enjoyed listening to rock music, playing practical jokes, caring for his dog, Bessie and several cats.
He was a member of the Atlanta Christian Church and the Cicero American Legion, a past member of the Pickard Masonic Lodge, and a past member Indianapolis Scottish Rite.
He was preceded in death by his father, his sister: Rebecca Elizabeth Shelden, grandparents: Geneva and Roma Dean, Lina and Frank Shelden, and great aunt, Elizabeth Dean.
He is survived by his mother: Bonnie Elizabeth Shelden of Atlanta, IN, his daughter: Adrianna Elizabeth (Levi) Gatliff of Kokomo, IN, and his son: Jacob Ryan-Freeman Shelden of Kempton, IN.
Funeral services will be held October 13, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel, 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, 46034, with Pastor Jody Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Arcadia Cemetery. A time of visitation will be October 12, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. also at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Atlanta Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Atlanta, IN 46031 or the Cicero American Legion, P.O. Box 256, Cicero, IN 46034. You may send condolences at http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.