Nathan Reed Sheppard, age 28, suddenly passed away on October 1, 2024. Nathan was born on February 29, 1996 in Rota, Spain to parents Sherrie Herendeen and Brian Sheppard. As a military kid, Nathan lived in various states before his family settled in Farmington, MN, where he graduated high school.
Nate had a passion for the outdoors, often going on hikes and immersing himself in nature. He was also a lover of art in all its forms, with a keen eye for creativity and beauty. In his free time, you could find him building intricate Lego creations, or gaming and skateboarding with his friends.
His infectious laughter and genuine kindness touched the hearts of those around him, leaving a lasting impact on anyone fortunate enough to know him. He was not only known for his love of adventure but also his intelligence and resilience, traits that guided him through life’s ups and downs.
He will remain in the hearts of his parents Sherrie (Tracey) Herendeen, Brian (Kelly) Sheppard; brother Jordan Sheppard; step-siblings Riley (Lydia) O’Neil, Emmalee Grauman, Blake (Ivy) Gilles, and Abby Herendeen; grandparents Brenda Sheppard, Helen Reed, Susie Hase, and Pam and Bob Ackerman; nephew Lucas, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandpas Glenn Sheppard and Alfred Reed.
A celebration of life will be held on a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for future charitable donations and can be sent to the funeral home to be forwarded on to the family, 520 11th St S., Hudson, WI 54016 in care of Nathan Sheppard.
When I first got the news, this is the first memory that came to mind for some reason. We were still kids and it was way too late into a summer night and the four of us (me, Nate, Abby, and Jordan) were all sitting on the kitchen floor eating powdered hot chocolate mix with spoons straight out of the container. I don’t remember what we talked about as we broke The Hot Chocolate Rules, but I remember laughing and having so much fun.
I will miss you always Nate.