Dale D. Shepherd, of Florissant, Missouri, died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the age of 62. Loving husband of Vicki Kay Shepherd (nee: Oleksa); dear son of Gearl K. and Mabel B. Shepherd; devoted father of Coni M. (Stephen) Ferrier, Sandra L. Shepherd, and Kimberly A. Shepherd; cherished grandfather of Nicole A. Ferrier, Ashley M. Ferrier, and Joseph B. Shepherd; dear brother of Loren G. (Shirley) Shepherd and brother-in-law of Richard G. (Pamela) Oleksa; and uncle to Robert and Steven Oleksa. Devoted to his family, Dale had a wonderful sense of humor and showed kindness to everyone. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.