Rick Shepherd, age 65, of Westerville, OH passed away suddenly in his home on April 30, 2021. He was a Broadcast Engineer with the Columbus Blue Jackets for 14 years.Worked at Channel 6 WSYX and the Columbus Clippers, where he helped get Huntington Park started through his engineering. A certified Ham Radio Operator. He built and flew model airplanes for many years. He had just started a snow plow and landscaping business with his son Ricky. An avid boater, he was known as "The Hammer". Rick also enjoyed Lionel Trains. He was intrigued with everything NASA. A fan of OSU football and Cleveland Browns. He always had multiple DIY projects. He was the family caregiver and was always there for other people. Also known as a practical joker. Rick was an organ donor through Lifeline of Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Alice; brother, Danny Allen; son, Justin Linger; in-laws, Tony and Delores Williamson and grandmother-in-law, Ruth DelChicco. Survived by his wife , Sherry; son, Ricky, daughters, Lisa and Amy; grandchildren, Charles, Cayden, Chayse, Christian, Briaden and Kyia; brother, Michael (Kim); sister, Lori Shepherd; brother-in-law, Scott (Lisa) Williamson; sister-in-law, Stacy (James) Call; many nieces, nephews and friends as well as his beloved dog, Stella. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 8th from 9-11 a.m. at Moreland Funeral Home 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081 followed by a service at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his son Ricky's future endeavors at US Bank.
Rick Shepherd, age 65, of Westerville, OH passed away suddenly in his home on April 30, 2021. He was a Broadcast Engineer with the Columbus Blue Jackets for 14 years.Worked at Channel 6 WSYX and the Columbus Clippers, where he helped get Huntington Park started through his engineering. A certified Ham Radio Operator. He built and flew model airplanes for many years. He had just started a snow plow and landscaping business with his son Ricky. An avid boater, he was known as "The Hammer". Rick also enjoyed Lionel Trains. He was intrigued with everything NASA. A fan of OSU football and Cleveland Browns. He always had multiple DIY projects. He was the family caregiver and was always there for other people. Also known as a practical joker. Rick was an organ donor through Lifeline of Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Alice; brother, Danny Allen; son, Justin Linger; in-laws, Tony and Delores Williamson and grandmother-in-law, Ruth DelChicco. Survived by his wife , Sherry; son, Ricky, daughters, Lisa and Amy; grandchildren, Charles, Cayden, Chayse, Christian, Briaden and Kyia; brother, Michael (Kim); sister, Lori Shepherd; brother-in-law, Scott (Lisa) Williamson; sister-in-law, Stacy (James) Call; many nieces, nephews and friends as well as his beloved dog, Stella. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 8th from 9-11 a.m. at Moreland Funeral Home 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081 followed by a service at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his son Ricky's future endeavors at US Bank.
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