April 22, 1931 – February 23, 2026
Elwin Dee Shull, who passed away February 23, 2026, was born in Berrien Springs, Mich., on April 22, 1931, to Francis and Eunice Ruth (Johnson) Shull. He was a third-generation Seventh-day Adventist and committed a great portion of his life to serving the church. He attended Indiana Academy in Cicero, IN, and graduated in 1949. He then married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn (Broglin) Shull, on August 17, 1952.
Elwin and Marilyn built a life and family together and had three children – Terresa (1953), Mark Edwin (1955), and Kurtis (1957). Elwin attended Emmanuel Missionary College (Andrews University) in Berrien Springs, Mich., and graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 1952.
Fresh out of school, his first job was in Muncie, Ind., where he taught in a single-room K-8 Seventh-day Adventist elementary school. He then taught all over the country at the primary and secondary grade levels, as well as serving as vice-principal and principal. Over the years, he taught at Indianapolis Junior Academy, South Bend Junior Academy (South Bend, Ind.), Indiana Academy (Cicero), Broadview Academy (LaFox, Ill.), and La Sierra Academy (La Sierra, Calif.). He finished his teaching career at Indiana Academy in 1993, having served there since 1977. During his career, he also obtained his Master’s Degree as an Education Specialist.
After retirement, he worked at Conner Prairie Living History Museum as a historical interpreter; his favorite role was Sgt. Hastings, a veteran of the War of 1812. He also served as director of the correspondence Bible school for the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for well over 20 years. Finally, he worked at the Indiana Adventist Book Center part-time until he was well into his 90s.
Besides education, Elwin had a passion for serving his church. Over the years, he served as Head Deacon, Head Elder, Sabbath School Teacher, Greeter, and always enjoyed leading hymns for any service. He was always doing Bible studies with as many people as he could.
He is survived by his former wife and the mother of his children, Marilyn Shull; sister, Jeannine Engle (Guy-deceased); children, Terresa Castetter (Philip-deceased), Ed Shull (Sandie), Kurt Shull; grandchildren, Michael Shull (Jen), Matt Castetter (Kristin), Beth Mongenel (Randy); and great-grandchildren, Avery Shull and Lydia Castetter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vivian Shull (Ginny).
Elwin will always be remembered for his passion for sharing the love of Christ with all those he encountered, whether through teaching or serving his church.
Elwin’s wishes were for a simple cremation, and his care is being provided by Hartley-Dunnichay Funeral Homes in Cicero.
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