IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ronald W.
Shephard
February 14, 1949 – September 28, 2025
Obituary
Ronald "Ron" W. Shephard, 76, of New Haven, went to join his wife on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born in Tell City, IN on February 14, 1949. For most of his life, he worked in the restaurant industry. Ron owned multiple restaurants for 20 years. He was a manager for Lee's Famous Recipe for several years and most recently retired from FXI. Ron enjoyed music, camping and loved his family and dogs.
Ron is survived by his children, Ronnie (Gayle) Shephard, Dax (Stephanie) Shephard, Toby (Melissa) Shephard, Tara (Ben) Meyer, and CiGi (Aaron) Zehner; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Kaylor and Linda Paulsen; brother-in-law, Kent Smith; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Shephard; parents, Ray and Hilda (Reed) Fox; sister, Brenda Smith; and nephew, Bruce Smith.
Funeral service will be on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Service (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825). Visitation will also be on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may made to Humane Fort Wayne.
Ron is survived by his children, Ronnie (Gayle) Shephard, Dax (Stephanie) Shephard, Toby (Melissa) Shephard, Tara (Ben) Meyer, and CiGi (Aaron) Zehner; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Kaylor and Linda Paulsen; brother-in-law, Kent Smith; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Shephard; parents, Ray and Hilda (Reed) Fox; sister, Brenda Smith; and nephew, Bruce Smith.
Funeral service will be on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Service (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825). Visitation will also be on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may made to Humane Fort Wayne.
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Services
Visitation
October
1
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Second Visitation
October
2
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
10:00 - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
October
2
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Starts at 11:00 am
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