Joel Sheltrown

Joel Sheltrown
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 103rd district
In office January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2010
Preceded by	Dale Sheltrown
Succeeded by	Bruce Rendon
Personal details
Born	1947 West Branch, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Teresa Sheltrown
Profession	Small-business owner, musician

Joel Sheltrown (born 1947) is a Democratic politician from the state of Michigan. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 103rd District. The 103rd District is located in the northern Lower Peninsula and includes all of Iosco, Missaukee, Ogemaw and Roscommon Counties. He was elected on November 2, 2004 to replace outgoing Rep. Dale Sheltrown, his brother.

Joel Sheltrown is a lifelong resident of northern Michigan's Ogemaw County. He graduated from West Branch High School in 1965 and then attended Western Michigan University and Kirtland Community College.

In 1966, Joel Sheltrown enlisted in the United States Navy and was sent to Viet Nam. He achieved the rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer as a Communications Technician with a Top Secret Crypto Clearance. He received an honorable discharge in 1970 following two tours in Viet Nam, and service in the Philippines and West Germany.

Following his wartime military service overseas, Joel Sheltrown returned to West Branch where he managed his father's John Deere dealership. In 1978, he purchased a propane dealership in West Branch. He continued in that business until being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. Joel Sheltrown is married to Teresa Sheltrown. They have three children: Alison, Nick and Don and two grandchilden.

Following the traditions of his politically active family from an early age, Joel Sheltrown served as an Ogemaw Township Trustee from 1978–1988 and as the Ogemaw Township Supervisor from 2000–2004. He has also served as the vice-president of the Ogemaw County chapter of the Michigan Townships Association.

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