Roy Schellin Obituary Roy Schellin, 91, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Home in Brainerd. Roy was born January 16, 1921 in Pine Center to Louis and Clara (Brand) Schellin. He was a graduate of the Class of 1939 Washington High School, Brainerd. Roy served his country from 1945 - 1948 in the Army Air Corp as Staff Sergeant flying B-17 Bombers as a ball turret gunner. On July 14, 1943, on a mission over occupied Europe, he was seriously wounded in a battle with anti aircraft and fighters. His actions earned him many decorations including the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal with 1 Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, European Theatre with 3 Battle Stars, WWII Victory Medal, and Presidential Citation with 2 Clusters. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Brainerd, a Life Member of VFW Post 1647, Post Commander, 6th District Commander, Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 194, and Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans. Baseball and softball was a pastime. His true passion was dancing with his partner and loving wife, Lucille (Mogensen) of 65 years. They were married in Brainerd on October 23, 1946. Roy had a full life working many jobs, retiring from the Post Office after 24 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Lucille, son Stephen Schellin (Dee Ann), Germany; daughter Caralee Bjerkness, Brainerd; Grandsons Michael Bjerkness (Kristi); Gerritt Schellin (Molly); Granddaughters Jamie Neyens (Jeremy); Priya Muehr (Leo); SteveAnna Williams (Ryan); Great Grandchildren Austin, Kloi, and Madison Neyens; Emily Bjerkness; Pazia and Solana Muehr; Kinley Williams; and Anaya Schellin. Brother in laws Tony (Nona) and Maurice Mogensen, sister in law Evelyn Wolvert. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Frances Johnson and Pearl Vroman, brothers Lloyd and Leon Schellin, and son in law Owen Bjerkness. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2012 at First Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd and will continue the hour before services at the church on Friday. Family is requesting in lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the First Lutheran Church or VFW Post 1647 "Duane Doucette Athletic Scholarship".