Ole Shepherd Obituary (1952

Ole Verni Shepherd 2/16/1952 - 5/24/2026 Ole Verni Shepherd was born on February 16, 1952 in Canby, Minnesota to Ward and Mary Anne Shepherd. He attended school in Maryland and later Marietta, Minnesota where he graduated. After High School graduation, Ole joined the U.S Army and spent 4 years stationed in California. He later spent a second tour stationed in Germany and Kentucky. Between his two military tours, Ole attended Medical school at George Washington University and graduated as a physician assistant. On February 12, 1983 he was united in marriage to Gail Urchoili. Ole, Gail and their three daughters, Adeana, Laura and Magen relocated to St. James, Minnesota in the Fall of 1991. Ole served his community as a Family Practice Physician Assistant for about 9 years. He then went on to work as a Locum Tenens in Emergency Medicine until 2021 when ill health forced him to retire. He enjoyed fishing, farm life, spending time with friends and family and engaging in long-winded conversations with everyone. Among his friends and family, Ole was especially known for his love of story-telling and tall tales. Ole is survived by the love of his life, Gail Shepherd; daughters, Adeana Shepherd of Burleson, Texas, Laura (Kent) Christensen of Ormsby, Minnesota, Magen (Tony) Feuchtenberger of Hancock, Minnesota; brothers, Wesley (Joyce) Shepherd of Marietta, Minnesota, Kent Shepherd of Marshall, Minnesota; sisters, Anna Schubert of Elizabeth, Minnesota, Tina (Lane) Hawkins of Renner, South Dakota; grandkids, Mattea, Giana, Lucy, Estelle, Eli, Vincent and many nieces, nephews, relatives and family. Ole was preceded in death by his parents, Ward shepherd, Mary Anne Nelson and Harvey Nelson; sister, Mary Shepherd; brother-in-law, Dan Shubert and other relatives. Ole lived a life devoted to his love of medicine and helping others. He spoke often and proudly of his grandchildren and their talents and achievements. He will be remembered for the love and compassion he shared with his many patients, friends and family.