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Robert Shepker Obituary

SHEPKER - Robert P. Of Eden, NY, May 26, 2008; beloved husband of 36 years to Joann Shepker; father of John, Ron, Jim and Lynn Ann Shepker, Kevin (Laura), Keith (Lynn) and Kyle (Lori) Luther; brother of Hazel Dietrich; also survived by 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services Saturday at 11 AM in St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Eden, NY. Bob was a Army Veteran of WWII, a member of Post #880 American Legion, Eden, NY , Eden Memorial Post No. 8265 VFW, and a retired 42 year employee of Page & Harms Oil Co. of Eden. Memorials may be made to the Church. Arrangements by the LAING FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Published by Buffalo News from May 28 to May 30, 2008.

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Camille Detweiler

June 17, 2008

Dear Joann,
We are very sorry to hear about Bob. I remember him from the days when I would visit my cousin Judy. I am Whitey Shepker's daughter. It was nice to see you at Uncle George's several years ago. We send our sympathy to you and your family.
Camille & Bob Detweiler

Cindy Skibiak

June 14, 2008

To Joann; I so sorry for your loss. I will truely miss him. I enjoyed just sitting watching the cars and trucks on the thurway. He was funny at times. We enjoyed watching the birds out side. I'll miss him so!!

Barbara Crawford

June 2, 2008

Dean & I were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.

Denis Cyr

June 2, 2008

Dear Kyle, Lori and familly

Please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts are with you during these difficult times.

Denis & Julie Cyr

Mindy Gillette

June 1, 2008

I am sorry to hear
for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

JoAnne Franz

May 31, 2008

Dear Joann & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I can picture Bob on one of those big tractors of Tony's on Belknap.
Our prayers are with you and all of your family.
God Bless,
Bob & JoAnne Franz

Alena Crosson

May 30, 2008

Dear Mrs Shepker and family,
I am so sad to read about Bob's passing. He was a GREAT guy. All of us here at Independent Nursing Care will always remember him with a smile.May god Bless you all and help you all durning this troubling time.

Deb Folger

May 30, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I send my condolences to all of the family.
I was Whitey Shepker's daughter from North Evans.

Bridget & John Hund

May 30, 2008

Dear Joann & Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We are really going to miss our "Bobbers". We're here for you.

anita james

May 28, 2008

John and family,sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and Joanne.

David Johnson

May 28, 2008

Dear Kyle and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Meg Johnson

Steve and Marie-Paule Romain

May 28, 2008

Kyle, Lori & family

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

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