Myron E. Sheffler, 97, of La Porte City, died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo.

He was born January 15, 1924, in Vinton, on the family farm, son of Arch and Myrtle Cowley Sheffler. Myron married Margaret E. Ohrt on January 15, 1944 in Cedar Rapids; she died September 14, 1987. He farmed the family's land for his whole life. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in La Porte City and Iowa Farm Bureau.

Myron is survived by his daughter, Carol Riggle; son, Dennis (Loretta) Sheffler both of La Porte City; six grandchildren, Duane Heinen, Mike Heinen, Rory (Christy) Riggle, Jeff (Lisa) Sheffler, Kim (Joe) Holland, and Dr. Jason Sheffler, 14 great-grandchildren, Tony (Lindsey), Steven (Alicia), Harley, Cody, Crystal (Brandon) Tyler, Michael, Lizzie, Jordan, Sullivan, Oscar, Thatcher, Obie, Stacey, seven great-great-grandchildren, Avery, Lyla, Conner, Jaxson, Nicholas, Chloe, and Marley; and sister, Thelma Johnson

He is preceded by his wife, Margaret; grandson, Rick Heinen; great-granddaughter, Tina Heinen; and brother, Lloyd Sheffler.

Locke in La Porte is assisting the family, 606 E. Main St., La Porte City, Iowa 50651