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Donald J. Shepherd

April 5th, 1935 – October 21st, 2018

SHEBOYGAN, WI/REPUBLIC, MI – Donald J. Shepherd, 83, longtime Republic, MI resident passed away October 21 at Progressive Health Care Services in Sheboygan, WI.

Donald was born April 5, 1935 to Harold and Cecelia (Ringuette) Shepherd. He graduated from Republic High School in 1953 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956.

Donald worked for Cleveland Cliffs Mining Company and retired in 1996. He was an avid sports enthusiast and coached Little League and Babe Ruth teams in Republic for many years.

Donald is survived by his son Greg (Laura) Shepherd of Sheboygan, WI, his grandson Kane Shepherd of Sheboygan, WI, his daughters Lynda Tierney (Steve, Emily & Joshua) Konecny of Elizabethtown, KY and Cynthia Tierney (Charles, Alex & Christopher) Adams of Round Rock, TX, his sister Dianne Sirtola of Republic, brother Wayne Shepherd of Republic, former wife Marlene Russo of Republic, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia Mattson, and brothers Vernon and Dennis Shepherd, wife Beverly (Lyyski, Hinstala) Shepherd and special friend Margaret Ritola.

A private family service will take place on November 3rd in Republic.