Bernard ‘Bernie’ Ray ShepherdBernard “Bernie” Ray Shepherd, of Silver Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his residence at the age of 63.
He was born on May 2, 1957, in Warsaw, to Arnold G. Shepherd and Oralee Whitaker Shepherd. Bernie was a resident of Kosciusko County for 30 years, where he attended Akron High School. For most of his life he worked as a truck driver in Shawnee, Kan., for McDonald’s Corporation. In 2008, he moved back home to Silver Lake and worked for 10 years for Auto Zone in Warsaw in commercial parts. Bernie loved animals, especially his dog, was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan and was a great conversationalist. He will forever be loved and remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend with a big heart who will be dearly missed.
He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Oralee Shepherd, Claypool; brother, Darrell (Jennifer) Shepherd, Winona Lake; sister, Sharon (Guy) Miller, Akron; and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold, in 2013.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Bernie’s life will be celebrated at 5 p.m. following visitation and officiated by Pastor Frank Whitaker. A graveside service will follow at Lakeview Cemetery of Silver Lake.
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Memorial donations may be directed to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325 W., Pierceton, Indiana 46562.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
