Sheldon was born on July 29, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio to Hazel (nee Murdock) and Jack Huls. He is survived by his sister Ruth Ann (Steven) Gahris, nephews John Gahris and Daniel Gahris, and niece Laura Gahris. He is preceded in death by his first wife Beverly Updike, second wife Donna Smith Egbert, and his parents Hazel and Jack Huls.

Sheldon was an alumnus of Talawanda High School, class of 1969. He was a farmer most of his life and also worked for a time with Portman in Middletown.