John! God we laughed didn’t we?! 😂We joined the Metropolitan Opera chorus at roughly the same time, we had more than our fair share of successes and scoldings!🤫We loved animals and nature together, kindness, ethics and freedom. You have them all now with our other like-minded buddies up there! Bless you my friend, kisses to all❤️ 

John, you may not hear me, but your spirit does. Wow! you would have been proud of your funeral service.

I knew you as a gentle sole. Looking in your eyes tells the story of a man who has been around the blocks, and have stories to tell; but you never tell. I enjoy our chats in church, Mr. Kool!

You are easy going, and talented as a musician. Requiscat In Pace. I, among many others peoples, will miss you. You left a positive footprint.

Very sorry to hear this. I loved John…….

John as Dick Deadeye in HMS Pinafore, Tri-Cities Opera — with Greg Keeler and John Shelhart

So very sorry to have lost John. Not only was he a remarkable musical talent, he was a kind, humble person, who contributed so much to Trinity Memorial. He cared about our earth, environment, and it's people. He will be missed.

Gary and Jan Muehlbauer

— with John Shelhart

Charlie and Sue really grew so fond of John through these years. John And Sue became the “party planners“ for our choir dinners. We became great pals as he would deliver us the freshest and best eggs we ever had. And best of all, he might bring his apple pie for a visit on our deck in PA, where we would drink coffee and solve all the problems of the world. We all loved our honesty and he loved the Jeep rides with Charlie. And even Michael and Nina joined them on a tour through the woods. We miss his incredible voice in our Church Choir, but more than that. We miss his friendship and willingness to help in anyway, he could. His legacy of voice and friendship will live on forever.