Robert Sheppard Pritchard

ROBERT SHEPPARD (SHEP) PRITCHARD 94, loving son of the late Lucy and Walter Pritchard, entered into rest January 4, 2016. Dearly beloved husband of 69 years to Rita, cherished father of Dave (Kathy), Paula (Don) English, Pam (Bill) Spangler, Dale (Leslie), Patti (Paul) Leopold, and Dan (Beth). Loving grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 12. Dearest brother of the late Maureen Henning; and uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Shep graduated from Fenn College (Cleveland State) with a B.S in Chemical Engineering. Then, he served in WWII as a Naval Lieutenant Engineering Officer who saw active duty in the Pacific. He and his brothers-in-law led A. J. Rose Mfg Co to great success in the metal stamping industry. He retired in1991 and continued to enjoy his family, friends and hobby, golf. VISITATION THURSDAY JAN. 7, 2-4 AND 6-8PM AT THE CORRIGAN CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME, 20820 LORAIN RD, FAIRVIEW PARK 44126. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11:30AM at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 20970 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park 44126. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in Shep Pritchard's memory to the St. Angela Merici Guardian Angel Fund at the above parish. Online condolences at www.craciunfuneralhomes.com