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Jack Shepler Obituary
CIRCLEVILLE: Jack L. Shepler, 64, of Circleville, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 28, 2011. He was born on November 20, 1947 the son of the late Walter and Elsie Marie Williams Shepler. On July 13, 1967 he married the former Carol Sever and she survives.
Also surviving are his daughter; Shelly (Jay) Eden of Columbus, grandchildren Sean, Travis, and Key Eden, sister; Sandy Burns of South Bloomfield, brother; Dave (Julia) Shepler of Greenfield, sisters-in-law; Linda (John) Evans, Janet Sexton, Melody (Roger) Reed all of Washington Court House, Carolyn Sever of Greenfield, brothers-in-law; Rich (Karen) Sever of Columbus, Sam (Barb) Sever of Washington Court House, Russ (Aileen) Sever of Chillicothe, Rodney (Bev) Sever, Raymond (Brenda) Sever, Randy (Kim) Sever, all of Washington Court House, Robin (Kay) Sever of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter; Kelly Carpenter, sisters; Bonnie McCray, Lois (Ernie) Leeth, brothers-in-law; Roger Sever, Wally Burns, and Nick Sexton.
Jack was a 1966 graduate of Adena High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to attend turkey shoots all over the region.
In keeping with Jack's wishes, cremation will take place. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Ebright Funeral Home, Frankfort with Don Alexander officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, beside his daughter, Kelly. Military honors will be accorded by the Frankfort American Legion. Those wishing to sign his online Book of Memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Shepler
Nelda Seymour-O'Hanlon
December 5, 2011
Dear Carol,I am so sorry about your loss.I just heard.You were blessed with a wonderful husband and father of your girls.Richie was speaking fondly of him a few days past.Richie always loved Jack and your family.May God strengthen you and yours.My prayers are with you.I wish life could be a bit easier but God is in control.He will lead you.Take care-
Ron Rea
December 5, 2011
Carol, I send my condolences to you and your family. Enjoyed the time sitting with Jack at the last reunion while sipping bourbon. He will be missed.
Bonnie Brookie Broyles
December 3, 2011
Dearest Carol, I was so saddened for you and Shelley when Connie emailed me about Jack. You have my most heartfelt sympathy. The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you. Your classmate Bonnie
Ryan Dewees
November 30, 2011
so very sorry for your loss
Chris Shipley-Swank
November 30, 2011
Carol, you are in my prayers. I have wonderful memories of your family. Please tell Shelly I am thinking of her during this time.
Elaine Palmer
November 30, 2011
Carol,I was so sad to hear of your loss. Jack was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Trina Patterson
November 30, 2011
Carol, We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Jack. We have ALWAYS thought so highly of Jack & you. Two wonderful people who we enjoyed visiting with at the Sever Family Reunions. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You All!
Trina & Gene Patterson
November 29, 2011
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Jack was wonderful and I am so sad to hear of his passing. I will keep you, Carol and Shelly, in my prayers. You were like my second family and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of and miss Kelly, and will feel the same now for Jack.
With deepest sympathy,
Shelby
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