Damon Eugene Shepherd 1938-2007

SHEPHERD, GATES, SCHONNEMAN, MILLER, SAKELSON

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 5/9/2007 at 19:23:36

Damon Shepherd

Damon Eugene Shepherd, 68, of Lansing died Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Franciscan Skemp Health Center in LaCrosse, WI. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements.

Survivors include three brothers, Roscoe John Shepherd of Port St. Lucie, FL, Dennis Shepherd of Manchester and Larry Shepherd of Dubuque; and one sister, Rita Gates of Salinas, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Gloria Schonneman, Janice Miller and Clare Sakelson.

Damon was born September 5, 1938 to Roscoe and Beatrice Shepherd in Genoa, WI. He served 21 years with the United States Navy, retiring in 1977, and was a veteran of the Viet Nam War. He was a member of the VFW and the Fleet Reserve Association. Memorials may be sent to the family.

Waukon Standard, April 25, 2007