Richard George Shepard's Obituary
Richard G. Shepard, age 84, formerly of Oshkosh passed away on October 23, 2023 in Mequon WI. He was born in Beaver Dam WI., on September 28, 1939 the son of the late Leo and Rose Kachelski Shepard. Richard was raised in the Beaver Dam area and graduated from the Beaver Dam High School in 1957. He began his post High School education by attending the the University of Wisconsin in Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962.
Richard’s first employment was as a social worker in Dodge County, Wisconsin and after three years years he enrolled in the graduate School of Social Work at Florida State University. He received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida State University in 1967.
Following completion of his academic education, Richard was employed in social work administration for some 30 years in the State of Wisconsin. He retired from his social service employment in 1996.
Richard remained very active following retirement as an investor in the financial Markets. His recreational hobby for his whole life was bird watching.
Richard is survived by two children; Beth Shepard, of Brown Deer WI, and Michael Shepard of Cedarburg WI.
Per Richard’s request following cremation no formal funeral ceremony will be held
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