Roger Shepherd was born on October 11, 1954, at St. Louis, the son of Galen and Freida Shepherd, and passed away on June 19, 2023, at Farmington, at the age of 68 years.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Josephine "Jo" Shepherd, his son Eli Shepherd, sister Brenda Ottensmeyer, and step-mother Mattie Shepherd.

Roger is survived by his wife Maria Shepherd, who he has been with for over 20 years, one (1) daughter Amber Gonz, one (1) "Rent-A-Kid" Sam Washburn, two (2) sisters, Janet (Mark) Drake, Becky (Greg) Meintz, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger loved music, going to concerts, collecting vinyl albums, fishing, hunting, being with his family, and being outdoors at his cabin.