Patrick Stephen “Rick” Sheldon was born June 14, 1949, to Marvin and Jean (White) Sheldon in Lincoln and passed away Sept. 14, 2025, in Lincoln, at the age of 76 years, and 3 months.
Rick grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High with the class of 1967. He grew up loving his farm life and horses. Rick was an avid Yankees and Babe Ruth fan. He was united in marriage to Debra White in June of 1972, and to this union, two children were born, Derrick and Danielle. The couple lived their entire marriage raising their children in Milford. Rick retired after working for 38 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, seven years at Terracon, and five years at Syngenta Seed.
After retiring, Rick enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, and enjoyed attending all their events. He loved to help others in any way he could. Rick was very hardworking and never complained. He had great love for his dogs, especially his little three-pound poodle, Gabby, who was always by his side and ready for a road trip for some good BBQ or ice cream. He was an avid Husker football fan. Rick was known as a jokester and comedian to many people.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Scott Sheldon; sister, Susan Perez; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lewis and Harriet White; brother-in-law, Dan White; granddaughter, Michelle Lowery; and grandparents.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife, Debra Sheldon of Milford; son, Derrick Sheldon of Seward; daughters, Danielle Sheldon of Seward, and Angie Lowery of Lincoln; step-daughter, Michelle Sheldon of Lincoln; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Jay Sheldon of Lincoln; sister and brother-in-law, Laurel (Bernard) Kwiatkowski of Davie, Florida; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Cindy (Mike) Daehling of Clearwater, Kansas; sister-in-law, Vicky Ziegler; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Seward United Methodist Church with interment at the Blue Mound cemetery in Milford. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
