Shepard, Richele AnnShepard, Richele Ann, 51, slipped away peacefully at her historic South Fountain Avenue home March 17, 2025 after several years of health issues and challenges. She was born in Springfield on November 30, 1973 to Richard and Ruth Ann Shepard. Growing up, her family belonged to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and Richele attended Springfield Christian School and North High School, Class of 1992. She graduated with a biology degree from Wittenberg University in 1996 and a Master of Science degree in community counseling from Wright State University in 2001. Following her work at an after-school program for at risk children, she began her counseling career at WellSpring (formerly Family Service Agency) in 2005. She served as WellSpring's Executive Director from 2009 to 2023 and grew the organization through collaborations, a rebranding, and a relocation. During her career, Richele helped countless people and friends in Clark and Champaign counties and participated in t

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