[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 17 (Monday, January 28, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF DICK SHELLENBERGER

  (Mr. SMUCKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Dick Shellenberger, a 
wonderful man who dedicated his life to serving Lancaster County.
  Dick recently passed away and left an enormous legacy in our 
community. I attended a memorial in his honor on Friday, and you could 
tell how well-loved he was in the community by so many people who 
showed up to pay their respects.
  Dick first ran a dairy farm with his father. He was a graduate of 
Lancaster Mennonite High School. He worked for Kreider Farms and 
established the farm's ice cream business, operating its four family 
restaurants, two dairy stores, and wholesale milk business. He then was 
a restaurateur, but he eventually became Lancaster County Commissioner.
  He was a strong proponent of farmland preservation because he knew 
the importance of agriculture and farming in our community. He served 
on many community boards and on his church boards and was always 
looking for ways to give back.
  He is survived by his wife, Pam; a son, Richie; a daughter, Missy; 
and his six grandchildren.
  Dick's legacy will undoubtedly live on in our community. We are 
grateful for his service to Lancaster County. We also know that he is 
in a better place, but we will certainly miss him here. It is humbling 
to be able to honor his life.

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