James N. Scheible, 61

MILLSBORO - James N. Scheible of Millsboro, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully Monday, May 14, 2007, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 61.

Mr. Scheible was born Feb. 4, 1946, to Norman Lloyd and Ruth (Sweeney) Scheible.

He owned Homesure Inspection Co., and was a certified building inspector with United Research Scientists of Wilmington.

Mr. Scheible held a U.S. patent for the C-Flow Radon Screening System.

He was a life member of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists and a member of the International Code Council, and attended Grace of God Lutheran Church, Millsboro.

Mr. Scheible loved sailing, playing chess, golfing and philosophy.

He was preceded in death by his father on Feb. 1, 2007.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Scheible of Merritt Island, Fla.; his loving wife of four years, the Rev. Judith A. Moller; a daughter, Sonya P. Reel of Cascade, Md.; a son-in-law, Jay Calhoun; two grandchildren, Sean P. Reel and Nichole V. Reel; and four stepsons, Matthew Rippey, Samuel Rippey, Mason Rippey and Christopher Rippey.

A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Millsboro, Dwhere the family will receive visitors from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in James' name to Grace of God Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1251, Millsboro, DE 19966; or Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.