FRANKLIN, INDIANA
Ralph Anthony “Tony” Shinn passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the age of 76. Tony was born in Indianapolis on August 6, 1946, to the late William and Ruth (Freeland) Shinn. He married his wife of 51 years, Marjorie Frederick, on April 24, 1971. Tony was a graduate of Cathedral High School and attended Marian (College) University before enlisting in the US Army and serving in Vietnam. After his tour of duty was completed, he returned to Indianapolis where he worked for the US Post Office. In 1972 he joined the Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 Apprenticeship program and became a Journeyman. He worked for Sink &Edwards Sheet Metal Company and retired from Bright Sheet Metal. An avid golfer, Tony once played 132 rounds of golf in one year. He also enjoyed walking and participated in 10 Indianapolis Mini Marathons.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Mark and Kevin, and sister, Billie Jean Carr.
Tony is survived by his wife; daughters, Michelle (Eric) Genneken of Palmetto, FL and Jennifer (John) Vinters of Franklin, IN; sisters, Veronica Shinn, Mary (Jimmy) Shields, and Justina Wilmont; brothers, Tom (Stephanie), Jim (Cynda), Bill, Jr, and John (Nancee); grandchildren, Amanda, Amy, Jared, Emily, and Lilija; great-grandchildren, Jake, Jamey, and Austin.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the American Legion 497, located at 3011 N. Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222.
Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street Hospice, 10 Highland Avenue, Franklin, IN 46131.
Arrangements entrusted to Jessen &Keller Funeral Homes ~ Whiteland Chapel. 729 N. US Highway 31, Whiteland, IN 46184. (317) 535-6880. www.jessenkeller.com
