Obituary: Lawrence C. Shepard
Lawrence C. Shepard, 92, of Rhinelander, passed away March 21, 2014 at Friendly Village. He was born Oct. 8, 1921 in Downing to James and Agnes (Schramski) Shepard. Larry was a decorated WWII Veteran serving as a tailgunner on B24 Liberators with the 13th AAF (Pacific Theatre). Larry is survived by Delores (Carpentier), his beloved wife of 64 years; four children, Joan (Tom) Haebig, Sharon (John Staley), Tom (Brenda) and Rob (Patti); 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean (Harris) Shepard; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceeded in death by seven siblings, sisters, Julia and Leona “Sis” (Fritz) Steinberger, brothers Edward (Helen), Jack (Lois), George (Lorraine), Bill (Lucille) and Harris (Nita). A Mass will be held for Larry Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord / St. Joseph’s site with the Rev. Tom Thakadipuram officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of mass Tuesday in the church at the St. Joseph’s Site. Interment, with military honors will take place at Forest Home Cemetery. (Carlson Funeral Home)
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