Richard Allen Shimshack

Richard Allen Shimshack, a remarkable 67 years old from Navasota, left a legacy when he passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born to Jessie and Lilian Wehmeier Shimshack on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1957. Richard was the third of seven children. His spiritual journey began with baptism on January 19, 1958, and confirmation in 1972 at Salem Lutheran Church in Whitehall, Texas where he remained a lifelong faithful member.

He graduated from Navasota High School in 1976, spent many years working in the oil industry before returning home to Grimes County. There, he worked as a carpenter and later ventured into farming.

Richard eagerly looked forward to spending time with loved ones, particularly on major holidays, when everyone knew his signature roast would be a highlight of the meal, paired with a request for deviled eggs.

He loved his nephews and nieces, very much and even gave them each nicknames which many still go by today. He delighted in reunions with friends, swapping stories about fishing, hunting, and shared adventures.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Jessie and Lillian Shimshack; his grand parents Fritz and Annie Wehmeier, Mark and Margaret Shimshack; niece Shelly Nobles and nephew Clayton Clary.

Our brother is survived by his siblings; Jimmy and wife Cynthis Shimshack, and Mark Shimshack; Linda and husband Leroy Nobles, Gloria and husband Ricky Clepper, Alice and husband Donnie Mock, Reba and husband Dean Zwahr; with numerous nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces, and great-great nephew and niece, along with close friends.

His family is honoring Richard’s request of no public service to be held. Private inurnment will be on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Memory of Richard Shimshack maybe given to Salem Lutheran Church.

Richard infectious smile and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all.