Jacob J. Shepherd, 22, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, November 15, 2019. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor MaryAnn Floerke will officiate. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jacob J. Shepherd Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Jacob was born on June 25, 1997 in Platteville, the son of James and Stacy Jo (Fidler) Shepherd. He graduated from Platteville High School in 2015 and attended UW-Platteville. He worked at Taco John's, American Customer Care, and most recently, Burger King in Platteville. Jacob liked to follow sports, especially football and basketball. He also enjoyed fishing and working out.

Jacob is survived by his parents, StacyJo and Doug Forbes; sister, Jessica Shepherd; brothers, Jason Shepherd, Doug Forbes, Jr., and Damien Fidler; grandparents, Maynard Shepherd, John Murray, and Janice Forbes; uncles and aunts, Dr. Joshua and Dr. Becca Fidler, Steven and Kris Shepherd, Mike Shepherd, and Dana Shepherd and great aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, James Shepherd; grandparents, Cindy Murray, Judy Shepherd, Tim Fidler, and Merle Forbes; great-grandparents, Marvin and Sharon McVay, Larry and Nancy Fidler; great-great-grandparents, Donovan and Millie Faith; and special friend, Kaila Jenkins.

Jacob Shepherd

June 25, 1997 - November 15, 2019

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