Mitch Shepard, 64, of Morrison, IL, died October 8, 2021, in his home with his loved ones by his side.
Mitch was born in El Paso, TX, to Stanley and Rose Shepard. He attended both Erie, IL, and Fulton, IL, schools. Following his Junior year of high school he joined the United States Navy during Vietnam, serving onboard the USS Canisteo. After separating from the USN, Mitch volunteered at the Albany Fire Department for eight years and worked at LyondellBasell Industries for 42 years, retiring in 2020. On August 30, 1980, he married Peggy Reynolds; she passed away on August 29, 2012. Later, on September 18, 2015, he married Roxanne Dalaguit. Mitch fought a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing table tennis, golfing, and bowling. Mitch was a dedicated St. Louis Cardinals Fan.
Mitch is survived by his wife, Roxanne Shepard of Morrison; children, Kristie (Zachary) Taylor of Fulton and Nathan (Emily) Shepard of Rochelle, IL; grandchildren, Aiden Taylor, Isaac Taylor, and Ein Taylor of Fulton, and Austin Shepard and Brooklyn Shepard of Rochelle, IL; brothers, Mike (Rose) Shepard of Lebanon, MO, Mark (Patti) Shepard of Fulton, Matt Shepard of Rio Rancho, NM, Bill (Chris) Clark of Albany, IL, and Jeff (April) Clark of Clinton, IA; nieces, Serena (Richard) Okray of Omro, WI, Heidi (Nick) King of Viroqua, WI, Lacey (Matt) Tegeler of Morrison, Karissa Shepard of Fulton, Katelyn Shepard of Fulton, Sherrie (Scott) Schlotfeldt of Tavares, FL, Sheena Wendler of Minneola, FL, Rhianna Clark of Clinton, Madi Adkins of Clinton; nephews, Ryan (Kelly) Abbott of Kemah, TX, Justin (Angela) Shepard of Bettendorf, IA, Michael (Celina) Shepard of Clinton, and Aiden Adkins of Clinton; many cousins, aunts, uncles, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Mitch was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy; father, Stanley; mother, Rose; step-father William; grandparents.
A private family Service will be held at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral home, officiated by his son-in-law, Zach Taylor.
A public Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Fulton Township Cemetery, Fulton, IL.