- Date Of Birth: June 7, 1967
- Date Of Death: April 1, 2020
- State: Ohio
SALEM – Michael L. Shepard, age 52 passed away unexpectedly at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1967 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, son of Lorin and Marcia (Hundertmarck) Shepard.
Michael was a 1985 graduate of Salem High School, a graduate of Kent State University with an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology and a graduate of Malone University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Management. He was employed by AVI Foodsystems, Inc. and worked as a Sous Chef at the University of Mount Union. More than anything, Michael loved his family. He also loved sports (especially Ohio teams – Browns, Buckeyes and Indians) and telling jokes. Those who knew Michael, knew his great sense of humor. Michael was a member of the Columbiana Church of Christ.
Besides his parents, Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years, Laura (Wells) Shepard whom he married July 11, 1992; son, Daniel Aaron Shepard, daughter, Ava Caroline Shepard, both at home; brother, Christopher Rex Shepard of Salem; parents-in-law, Bob and Jane Wells of Columbiana; sister-in-law, Megan (Paul) Cowan of Columbiana and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
