Tracy J. Shepard, 69, of Mishawaka, formerly of Elkhart, died on October 12, 2026, at University of Chicago Medical Center. He was born on February 8, 1957, in Elkhart to Merrick & Marjorie (Suttle) Shepard.

Tracy graduated from Elkhart Central High School and received his BS from Purdue University. He worked at South Bend Medical Foundation where he made many lasting friendships. He was also an avid cook and loved fishing.

He is survived by his brothers, Drake (Lynn) Shepard and Merrick Shepard (Leslie Tate).

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Stephanie Shepard.

A gathering to commemorate his life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11AM to 1PM at Hartzler Gutermuth Inman Funeral Home.