Karl D. ShepherdKarl D. Shepherd, 75, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:28 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1946, in New London, Ohio, to Joe and Opal Boyd Shepherd.
He graduated in 1964 from Mentone High School and was a United States Army veteran. He grew up in Burket and was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident. He was married on Oct. 2, 1965, in Mentone, to Mary Lou Horn, who survives. He was a tool and die journeyman and machinist for 25 years for Symmetry Medical in Warsaw.
He was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Warsaw and Warsaw Bowling Association where he bowled several 300 games. He enjoyed family, bowling, golf, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by wife, Mary Shepherd, of Warsaw; two daughters: Lisa (Bob) Messer, of North Manchester; and Cindy (Tony) Krou, of Warsaw; son, Kevin (Gail) Shepherd, of Pierceton; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three brothers: Kenny Shepherd, of Warsaw; Richard “Dick” Shepherd, of Silver Lake; and Gary (Kay) Shepherd, of Summerville, S.C.; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe David Shepherd.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. Ind. 15, Warsaw. No public services are planned.
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Preferred memorials may be given to the Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580 or to the donor’s choice.
To send condolences to the family of Karl Shepherd, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com.
