Raymond G. Sheppard, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Born on January 26, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois he was the son of Milton and Nora (Cade) Sheppard. After high school Raymond proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
While working at Akers Fiberglass in Bremen he met the love of his life Pam Morgan and they were married in Pam’s grandparent’s house by her uncle on November 20, 1976.
Raymond was the owner of the Bear’s Den Sport’s Bar for 25 years. As you can tell by the name of the establishment, he was a diehard Chicago Bear’s fan. In fact, his cars were even decked out with the team’s colors. A man with endless friend’s that never knew a stranger as his kindness extended to help out other’s if they were in need. He absolutely loved his family from his children to the grandchildren and the great-great’s. Raymond enjoyed golfing with his brother’s and sister whenever he had the time.
He is survived by his wife Pam of Argos; son John Sheppard of Argos; daughter Dee (A.J.) Sheppard-Campbell of Leiter’s Ford; grandchildren: Kaylee (Jason) Aukerman-Scott, Mackenzie (Tyler) Goodrich, Megan Sheppard, Cody Wireman; great-grandchildren: Hadley Scott, Blake Scott, Waylon Goodrich, Sterling Goodrich; siblings: Suzie Johnson of Walkerton; Frank (Vanessa) Sheppard of NY; Sally (Doug) Rhoads; Joe (Shelley) Sheppard of Plymouth; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Bob Sheppard, Beefy Sheppard, Bill Sheppard; and sister Darlene Smith.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
GO BEARS!
Julia Kay Campbell. says
I have known Ray several years since being a business owner in Argos.. Ray always had a smile on his face and was very friendly. My sincere condolences to Pam and the Shepherd family.
Carole beerwart says
Dan was surprised to hear about his passing. He will be missed .
Thad says
Sorry Joe, and the entire Sheppard family. I always enjoyed stopping in for a cold one with him. More important, lucky enough later in life to play quite a bit of golf with him. He will be missed. GO BEARS !!!!
Pam McCoy says
Ray was awesome! I always enjoyed running into him at the Bear’s Den. Although I’ve not been able to visit for awhile. If you treated him, his family and establishment with respect then he treated you with respect. Sincere condolences to the family, friends and patrons of the Bear’s Den. Ray will be missed more than you will ever know because he knew so many people! Rest In Peace and Love, Ray.
Joe Kronewitter says
Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I enjoyed working with Ray for several years at Corl/Bremen Glas.
He was a fun golf partner!
My sincere condolences to his family.