It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Lucille Shepherd of Oelwein, Iowa, born in Hazleton, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 93, on October 16, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Mildred Irma Magnuson and Worman; her husband Loren E. Shepherd; her son-in-law John Joebgen; and her sister Helen Shepard.

She is survived by : her daughters, Patricia Joebgen of Perry, Pamela Mayo (Curt) of Monticello and Dixie Shepherd of Cedar Rapids; her grandchildren, Jonathan Joebgen (Stacy), Talleree Loebig (Glenn), Summer Gilmore (Matt), Amber Sauser (Sean) and Matt Mayo (Jackie); and her great grandchildren, Jack, Olivia Loebig, Brennan, Conall, Ashlynn Sauser, Finley and Vivianne Mayo.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, those in attendance are asked to social distance and wear face masks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in her name to the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha or the Alzheimer's Association.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc.