Leslie E. Shepard 88, of Sheridan passed away February 16th 2014 at his home. He was born on December 22nd 1925 in Henry Il. to the late Walter and Bessie ( Beckley ) Shepard. He was a farmer, worked for Western Electric and for Burlington Rail Road , he served in WWII with the US. Marine Corps. He is survived by his daughter Julia Shepard of Crystal Lake, IL. and son Leslie ( Becky ) Shepard of Ottawa, IL. Sister Lucille Blazek of Leland. He also leaves behind 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald. No funeral services are planned, interment of ash’s will take place at a later date at Little Indian Cemetery Leland, IL. Services were provided by Beverage family Funeral Home, Sandwich, IL.