Memorial service: 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Cokato
Lyndon Lane Sheplee was born in Winnebago, Minnesota
on November 20, 1947, to
Kenneth and Elva (Lane) Sheplee. He grew
up in Huntley, Minnesota
and graduated from Huntley High
School. He
went on to Mankato State College and graduated with a degree in Education.
Lyndon taught school in Northome, Minnesota
for three years before going on to Brown Institute to receive a degree in Radio
Broadcasting.
Lyndon pursued a career in sports broadcasting, working in several
locations including Cape Girardeau, MO,
Hutchinson and Buffalo,
Minnesota.
He has lived the past 20 years in Cokato.
Lyndon enjoyed sports of all kinds; he had an amazing memory
for sports statistics. He also enjoyed reading, politics, history and current
events.. Family was especially important
to Lyndon.
Lyndon passed away suddenly in a motorcycle accident in French
Lake Township,
on June 14, 2012. He had reached the age of 64 years, 6 months
and 24 days.
Survivors include his brothers: Ardie (Fran) of Red Wing and
Merv (Barbara) of New Prague. Sister
Anita (Curt) Sanborn of Cokato and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Elva
Sheplee.
Memorial Service: 11 AM,
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at
First Baptist
Church of Cokato.
Interment: Verona Township Cemetery, Winnebago, Minnesota.