John Paul graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He owned his own business and was a true entrepreneur. He lived outside of Liberty on the land he loved. He was an avid wakeboarder, snowboarder, boater, dirt bike rider, hunter, and fisherman. He loved being outside, being on the lake, and exploring nature. He was a season ticket holder for the Kansas City Chiefs. His zeal for life was admired. He loved the Lord, and we know he is in heaven.

John Paul is survived by his mother Elaine Scheidecker, Smithville, MO. His brother Luke Scheidecker, Evansville, Indiana, and soon-to-be sister-in-law Tori Schickel, Evansville, Indiana. His niece and nephew, Cade and Brynn Scheidecker, Nashville, Illinois. Uncle Dana (Cherri) Scheidecker, Greely, Colorado; Uncle Marlen Bredberg, Laurens, South Carolina; Aunt Kris (Jeff) Williams, Stanton, Iowa, along with many cousins and friends.

John Paul was proceeded in death by his father, Craig Scheidecker. In a word, John Paul was a true entrepreneur, who loved running his company. He was curious and inquisitive, with a keen intellect to drive his passions. Whatever John Paul did, he was all in! John Paul loved his family and friends and was always helping them out with anything they needed. 

 Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 4th at Grace Community Church, Smithville, MO.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5th at Grace Community Church, Smithville, Mo.