Jeff Shotts, 82 of Wanatah, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Friday, December 13, 2024. "The Man, the Myth, the Legend" was born September 8, 1942 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Raymond and Ivy (Taylor) Shotts. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, Jeff made his career as a millwright at Bethlehem Steel for 37 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 403 of Wanatah, where he was a past commander. “Legend” along with his wife, “Slick” served many friends and family at the Legion and the Silver Horseshoe over the years. He enjoyed traveling, horses, skiing, and was an avid Bears fan.
On September 7, 1993, Jeff married Penny “Slick” Werner who survives along with his children, Doug Shotts, Tanis (Michael) Fyock-Rushman, Jennifer (Brian) Stansbargar, and Mandy (Rich) Dodd; grandchildren, Merik, Alex, Sally, Ben, C.J., Danny, Dylan, and Kelsy; great grandchildren, Christopher, Gregory, Elizabeth, Beau, Ira, and Lincoln; siblings, Bob Shotts, Cindy (Richard) Marx, Dennis (Becky) Shotts, and Gina (Kelly) Burge; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Walter. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Tony Fyock.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 PM at Wanatah Funeral Chapel 309 N. Main Street, Wanatah, with a Funeral Service beginning at 6:00 PM. Private cremation will follow at Angelcrest Crematory, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 403 or Dunes Hospice.
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Dear Tanis, MJ and family. Thinking of you and so sorry for your loss…. Love, -Peg and Tim Vedder
I have many memories of working with Jeff at Burns Harbor Plant of Bethlehem Steell, all Of them good. His humor was most welcome when things were going bad during the turn. He was both a good worker and a good man! He is undoubtably a man Who will be surely missed by many! Rest in peace, dear friend. -Sandy Muscara
Penny.....My sincere condolences to Jeff's family, and of course to you for being so compassionate in Jeff's final years. As I sit here remembering our days in "Miller Beach" (50s & 60s) that's how I will remember Granpaw Jeff. -Jim Miller
Penny and Family: Jeff was a classmate and friend from the class of 1961. The last time we met was our 55th Class Reunion in 2016 as he and others made fools of themselves being male cheerleaders which, of course, we had none 1961! Their performance was outstanding! Shotts Family - We are very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a friend and he will be missed. -Warren and Penny Schick
Today I am sitting here in Nevada during the visitation of Jeff. I am wearing the shirt that says the man, the myth, the legend. Jeff was a great guy. I will miss him dearly. We had some great times together. My sincere condolences to the entire family. -Glenn Franklin Hyatte
Penny, I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff was special to many people and especially to me. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and wish for you rest comfort and peace. -Carol Cave Dain
Condolences to all the family. May he Rest in Peace. -Carol Hartley
We were very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. You have our deepest condolences. -Mary and John Murphy
Dearest Amiga, I'm sorry for the loss of your Jeff. He was a good, funny man and one of the staunchest Bears fans I have ever met! I enjoyed spending time with you guys back in the day and I remember many beers and many laughs shared. I will remember those good times and I hope you will too every time you begin to feel sad with missing your Jeff. Cheers to the good times and I feel blessed that I got to know "the Legend" and his gal "Slick." God bless you and your family and may good memories bring you all much comfort. Peace n Love, -Geri Lazorik-Reeves
