Sheppard, David L., age 79, of Miamisburg, passed away Friday May 10, 2013. Mr. Sheppard, a U.S. Navy veteran, was a graduate of the University of Dayton. He was an engineer employed by the Mound in Miamisburg for more than 30 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Ken Sheppard. David is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carole (Mauch); two daughters and two sons, Linda Sheppard, Michael Sheppard & Belinda Johnson, Diane & Michael Bletzinger, Stephen & Jeanette Sheppard; a daughter-in-law, Jeanne Sheppard; six grandchildren, Christopher, Heidi and Matthew Bletzinger, Michael,Lauren, and Adam Sheppard. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00am Tuesday at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday before the Mass from 10:00-11:00am at St Henry Catholic Church, 6696 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449.