Jerry R. Scheytt, 80, of Westfield, IL went to be with the Lord at 8:05 AM Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln at Mattoon, IL, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born April 30, 1943 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of John William Scheytt and Anna Marie Schyett who preceded him in death as well as his brother, Larry and his former wife, Marsha. He was a farm worker in his younger years and he loved the hot meals the various farmer's wife's would cook. Jerry worked many years driving for Lawrence Gravel Co. and he could fix almost anything. Jerry attended the Westfield Baptist Church and was involved with the remodeling project in the sanctuary. Jerry was also a past member of the skeet club in Marshall and truly loved the out of doors, doing yard work an planting flowers. Feeding the birds was something he enjoyed as well as going fishing with his friend, Steve Tarver. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Woods Connelly; a step-son, Ken (Mitzi) Johnston of Westfield, IL; cousins, including, Ruth Ann (Harold) Anacker of Marshall, IL, Charles (Susan) Renner of Montana, Cartha Richmond, Rick Medsker of Marshall, IL along with many others. Services in honor of his life will be 12 Noon Thursday, May 18th at the Westfield Baptist Church with pastors Gene Ellis and Scott Sims officiating. Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Westfield Baptist Church or to Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.