Ozarks Tech International Programs

Dr. Frank Gatchell Shepard Jr., age 66, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008, in his home, in Springfield, Mo.

He was born August 12, 1941, in Souix City, Iowa, the son of Frank Gatchell Shepard Sr. and Dolores Louise (Fisher) Shepard. Frank was the Dean of Academics and taught history at Ozarks Technical College from the time OTC was founded. Prior to coming to OTC, Frank taught in several countries overseas for many years. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his two sisters, Cynthia S. Shepard of Springfield, Mo. and Virginia Louise Reed and husband, Dennis of Hobart, Ind.; a niece; three nephews; and many colleagues and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home LTD, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield, Mo. A Memorial service will be in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family ask for memorial contributions to be made to the Battlefield Fire Department or the Greene County Sheriffs Department.

Frank Shepard Obituary
Ozarks Tech International Programs Department