We bid farewell to Gilbert O. Sheppard of Ripon, Wisconsin, born in Saginaw, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 23, 2024 at the age of 78. Gilbert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Gilbert has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Hilard Sheppard and Violet Sheppard (Brown); his wife Joyce Tessin of John's Lutheran Church; his children, Gilbert Sheppard Jr. and Ginger Lynn Sheppard; and his brother Hilard Sheppard Jr..

He is survived by : his children, Rev. Michael Sheppard (Sue) of Ripon, WI and Jennifer Henderson (John) of Lawton, OK. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Visitation was held on Saturday, June 29th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (307 Mt Zion Dr, Ripon, WI 54971). A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 29th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Mt Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (307 Mt Zion Dr, Ripon, WI 54971).

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mt Zion Evangelical Lutheran church or Christ Evangelical Church in Saginaw, MI (8795 Ederer Road, Saginaw, MI 48609) are appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Divine Passage Funeral Home