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Gary Shampang Obituary
Born in Pittsfield on February 9,1933, he was the son of Jerry and Eleanor Shampang. After graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1951, Gary joined the US Army and served in post war Germany, where he met and married his beloved wife of 70 years, the former Doris Walter. Self-taught and fluent in German, he frequently traveled to Germany with family. When not traveling in Germany, he was peddling with Doris by bike, long distance, throughout New England and into Canada or hiking the Appalachian Trail. After retiring from a 35 year career as a draftsman and designer for General Electric Ordnance, Gary joined an international team of free-lance professionals and continued to share his technical expertise. An avid birder and former president of Hoffmann Bird Club, he spotted many first species in Berkshire County to include the Northern Cardinal and Parasitic Jaeger. A passionate sportsman and naturalist, Gary inspired a love of nature in his children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushrooming, gardening, and membership in Massachusetts Audubon Society and Berkshire Museum Aquarium Club. A prolific storyteller, gourmet cook and expert baker, puzzle wizard, and poetry writer and reciter, Gary was truly a renaissance man who will be lovingly remembered.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Shampang of Lenox and their children; Lawrence Shampang of Montague, Steven Shampang and wife Dana of Pittsfield, Lorraine Schreiber and husband Paul of Norfolk, VA, Charles Shampang and wife Lori of Annadale, VA; siblings, Ronald Shampang of Savoy, Marcia Wakefield of VT and Andrea Kenney of MA.and beloved grandchildren who affectionately called him Opa; Alicia, Jared, Christopher, Caroline, Charles and great grandchild, Lars Warren. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Hoffmann Bird Club and Massachusetts Audubon Society in care of Dery Funeral Home of 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.
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Dale Harrington
May 20, 2025
My condolences to the Shampang family. I had the privilege of meeting Mr and Mrs Shampang and family on several occasions. Two super nice people and a wonderful family. I met everyone through my great friend Charlie. We had a lot of fun times through the years. I always enjoyed going over to the house and talking with Mr and Mrs Shampang. They raised such wonderful children. You all will always be very special to me.
Micky Mitchell
May 15, 2025
Dear Steven, Dana, and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss-our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Larry Hulland
May 14, 2025
Doris & family, sorry deeply sorry for your loss. Always remember the great chats about different kinds of birds or his love stories about how he met you in Germany. Walking around our neighborhood on Kathyway with binoculars around his neck, Gary will be missed by all. It was a pleasure to have known him.
Sincerely, Larry & Jill Hulland
Larry Brooksbank
May 11, 2025
My condolences Ron and family.
Irene Jajko and Isaac Frazier
May 10, 2025
Very sorry for your loss.
Joe Gomes
May 10, 2025
Ron, Jerry, Mike and families, I offer my condolences on your loss. Gary is at peace in the happy hunting grounds now.
Kathy Bator Sumislaski
May 10, 2025
Though I didn't know Gary, I worked with his sister Marcia for many years in Pittsfield. He certainly had a wonderful life and sounded like lots of fun. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Kathy Bator Sumislaski, Vernon, CT
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