Richard Leon Shepherd Obituary

Name: Graveside service
Start: 2025-04-21T16:00:00
End: 2025-04-21T16:00:00
Location: Kansas Veterans' Cemetery

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Leon Shepherd (Winfield, Kansas), whose life came to an end on April 13, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Shepherd and Carolyn Shepherd (Moorman); and his siblings, Charles and Eilene. He is survived by: his wife Dorthy; his sons, Tim (Amber) of Wichita and Mike (Angie) of Saco, Maine; and his grandchildren, Maddie, Nate, Tommy, Jack and Claire.

A GoFundMe has been established to help defray funeral-related expenses. Donations can be made at https://gofund.me.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downing & Lahey Mortuary

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Apr 21

Graveside service

Kansas Veterans' Cemetery
1208 N College St, Winfield, KS 67156

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