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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robin Lee
Shepherd
June 23, 1948 – November 7, 2023
Robin Lee Shepherd, 75 of Sebastian passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2023. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 23, 1948 to Wilber and Dorothy Shepherd. After graduating from Columbia Heights High School, he enlisted in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War, earning numerous medals including a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After the War he relocated to California to pursue an acting career and was in the movie Chasing Rainbows. After a short career in the Movie Industry, Robin went back home where he opened and operated a bar named Bull Rushes in Burnsville, Minnesota.
In 2002 Robin retired to Sebastian Florida where he enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings Football Games, playing cards and spending time with his family. Robin enjoyed working out and taught his children many things such as playing sports, archery and life's lessons. He was a great story teller who shared with family, friends and strangers alike. Robin enjoyed watching his son play little league and travel baseball throughout his younger years.
Robin is survived by his wife, Suzette Shepherd of Sebastian; daughter, Allison Shepherd and Fiancé, Corey Graber of Sebastian; son, Andrew Shepherd of Sebastian; grandson, Kane and Kai Graber of Sebastian; sister, Judith Leach of Sebastian; nieces, Linda Roberts, Robyn Roberts and Leanne Erickson and his best friend and fur baby, Eli.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 15th from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian. A Celebration of Robins Life and Military Honors will follow at 2:00 PM officiated by Pastor Paul Cushman.
Private Interment will take place at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.
Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com
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