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Richard Sheppard Obituary
LeGrande
Sheppard, Jr.
Sept. 17, 1944-April 27, 2013
Dr. Richard LeGrande Sheppard, Jr., age 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, after a short battle with Melanoma Cancer.
Richard was born September 17, 1944, to the late Richard and Margaretha (Winkler) Sheppard, in Peoria, Illinois. He graduated from Edina-Morningside High School in 1962. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Luther College in 1967. He then went on to earn both a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees from Central Michigan University. He married the love of his life and best friend, Marlene Patricia Powell on August 5, 1967.
Richard received the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.He loved academia and to study was a favorite hobby of his. He was known by many to be kind hearted and loving. He was a devoted husband and father.
Richard is survived by his dear wife of 45 years; four children, Clarissa Swinehart of Alma, Rick (Cora) of Ceres, California, Andrew of Midland, and Edward (Vivalea) of Mt. Pleasant. He is also survived by two brothers, Steve (Katie) of Decorah, Iowa, and David (Joan) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mt. Pleasant, with Bishop Derrick Henry officiating. Interment will be in Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 am until the time of the service, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, PO Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329. Online condolences may be left for the family at
bardenfuneralhome.com
The Sheppard family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.
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Steve Sheppard
April 23, 2025
How I miss real conversations with my brother, instead of the imagined ones I have! Brother Dave and I miss you!
Steve Sheppard
April 23, 2024
I think of you, brother, nearly every day and truly miss our talks; you were always a source of calm and deliberate thought. You were gone from us way too soon.
Marlene and family, we hope that you are all well and at happy, and loving each other's presence. Peace....
Steve Sheppard
April 23, 2022
I think of Skip (Dick) often, of course, but remember frequently the bedroom we shared in Minneapolis, where each night we called to each other in the dark, "Johnny?" and proceeded to create some of the most inventive conversations between two kids ever imagined. What an incredible way to ease into sleep, and childhood.
Steve Sheppard
April 23, 2021
I have not forgotten you for a moment, Skip. Often in the surge of reacting to some of the societal nonsense of recent years, I pause to reflect about what you might have thought about things. You're still a valuable resource and, more importantly, still my older brother. Katie and I miss your thoughtful demeanor.
Steve Sheppard
April 23, 2020
How I would treasure the chance to talk with my older brother about the changes this world and this country have seen since his passing. Amidst a culture of volume and bombast, Skip would offer a more thoughtful and measured view of the changing world. I could use that right now. How great it would be to have him at Madeline Island for remembering!
Steve Sheppard
April 25, 2014
There have not been many days during the past year wherein I have not thought about my brother. When he passed away I lamented the loss of being able to reminisce with him about "the old days." But I have found that I still do that with him; I just have to remember his laughter at the episodes we recounted about growing up together. And my younger brother, Dave, and I maintain the tradition in Skip's absence. It's just not quite as much fun....
Don and Meta Rastede
May 2, 2013
I shall always remember Dick as being a thoughtful and kind person. Our prayers go out to you Marlene and your family.
Dennis Maloney
May 1, 2013
I always took comfort in his quiet and thoughtful friendship. I selfishly wish that her were still here, but God has a better plan for him.
Steve Sheppard
April 30, 2013
We miss him already, and we will forever. He was a great big brother.
Carol Erickson
April 29, 2013
Ed, may God's peace fill you and your family at this difficult time.
Sue Goffnett Hall
April 29, 2013
Clarissa and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Take care
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