Ronald Shappy Sr

Ronald R. Shappy Sr. of Grand Isle, VT passed away on February 16th 2026 after years of declining health at the home of his daughter & son-in-law in Isle LaMotte, VT with his family by his side.

He was born on January 14, 1933 in Burlington, VT to Howard and Marie (Nichols) Shappy

He was a United States Army Veteran during the Korean conflict and proudly part of the VFW Color Guard for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and all types auto racing with his family.

Together with Marlene (Dolly) Shappy he had two children.

Dad to Joan & Steve Peters and Ronald Jr & Sandra Shappy.

Pa to Jim, Holly (Shane), Jamie (Chris) and Austin (Melissa)

Great Pa to Brianna, Taylor, Autumn, Chesney, Gracie, Isaiah, Carter & Harper

Great Great Pa to Rhysand, Theodore, Emmett, Waylon and Mayzie and brother to John Shappy

He was predeceased by Dolly, his parents, and his siblings.

We are extremely grateful to his health care team for all  their support.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the UVM Home Health and Hospice in Colchester https://www.uvmhealth.org/give-back/give-to-uvm-health/give-to-home-health-hospice/ways-to-give or Camp Ta-Kum-Ta in South Hero https://www.takumta.org/donate/

Visiting hours will be held Friday Feb 20th, 2026 from 4:00PM-7:00PM in the Minor Funeral Home. Prayer service with Father Feltz will begin at 7PM. 

Funeral Services will be held at later date