Robert "Robbie" Lee Shepherd III
May 11, 2014
Robert L. Shepherd III was born August 25, 1969, in Des Moines, IA, to Robert “Bobby” Shepherd and Gloria Hoffman Shepherd. He passed away from natural causes on May 11, 2014, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Robbie graduated from East High School in 1987. He worked in the construction trade for more than 20 years, and was most recently working at Allied Construction. Robbie loved motocross, outdoor activities, and was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Robbie is survived by his wife, Dawn; his children, Robyn of Des Moines and Tiffani of North Dakota; stepchildren, Alexa and Allison Schrauth of Ankeny; father, Bobby of Runnells; brother, Casey; nephew and niece, Kaiden and Gabby; mother and father-in-law, Nancy and Al Jameson; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Dan Buscherfeld and their children, Grant, Drake, and Mitch; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria; infant brother, Corey; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Ruth Hoffman; and paternal grandfather, Robert “Shep” Shepherd.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Robbie.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tammy Pottorff Snell
05/15/2014
Oreo cookies at Grandma & Grandpa Hoffman's, Batman and Robin, riding bikes and playing football. You were my very first best friend! Although we didn't know each other as adults (something I greatly regret), the childhood memories have never left me! I've always had and always will carry your big smile and infectious laugh in a very special place in my heart! I love you my friend!
Terri
05/14/2014
Robbie, Wow! What do I say? You and I had and always had a special bond, no one could ever understand. You gave me the best of you, you gave me two of the most AWESOME kids anyone could ever ask for! We were hard on eachother, but always loved one another thru it all!!! Only you and I could understand and accept that! You are ALWAYS going to be a big part of my heart and only you knew that!! You know its like you and I always said "Two wrongs can make a right!" We sure proved that didn't we?! I love you Robbie and will miss you dearly! I promise you I will do everything in my power to do what we wanted for our kids, I will do my best to keep them safe and help them to succeed as we wanted them to do! I promise you, and I wont let you down on that one!! Goodbye my guy! I will miss the heck out of you! I know you know that tho!!
Melinda Lane
05/14/2014
Dawn,
There are no words that can heal your pain. I am very sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts
Angela Sam
05/14/2014
There are no words that can heal your pain. I am very sorry for your loss and you are in my daily thoughts. I will always remember Robbie with his outgoing personality and him watching The Wiggles with Maliyah. RIP Robbie.
Dan Siems
05/14/2014
Robbie: A great friend a few years back in Runnells. I think we got stuck in the mud more than once and kept Howard in business for years! but those were the days we have to remember...always with a smile, never a problem and even if there was a problem Robbie was life is first and thats what made him a special friend. God Speed over the triple on your next lap around the track looking down on us bro! Rest in Peace my friend.
Robert Mongar
05/13/2014
To my best friend you was the one that give me my nickname "Frapples" . only our closest friends understand what that means!!! I will cherrish all the crazy times we had together , you will never be forgotten , so long my friend until we are together again, say hi to my dad Rob-o !!! love ya dude!!!
Anon
05/13/2014
Robbie,
Your smile was so bright,
Your laugh was contagious.
Flip-flops and a toe ring isn't all that made you famous.
Your love for life has etched a special legacy on this earth that will always live on.
Through your children Robin, Tiffany, Alexa, Allison and your loving wife Dawn.
Rest in peace Robbie. Tell John hi for me.
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Kim Mongar
05/13/2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all !!! Robbie will be truely missed by all that knew him!!! RIP my friend you will never be forgotten!!!!