Reginald L. 'Reg' Shireman

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SERVICES TIMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED Reginald L. "Reg" Shireman, 70, of Monticello, passed away at 1:34 pm, Friday, September 5, 2014 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. He was born on January 8, 1944 in Argos to the late John Richard and Pauline (Rhodes) Shireman. On November 19, 1970 he married Dorothy Robb in Montgomery County, Indiana, and she survives. He was a 1962 graduate of Plymouth High School and was a graduate of the Indiana State Police Academy. Reg's law enforcement career began in October of 1965 when he was appointed as State Trooper assigned to Montgomery County. He was assigned to White County in 1970 and was promoted to Indiana State Police detective sergeant of the narcotics section in January of 1975. In March of 1987, he was promoted to First Sgt. Commander of the Major Drug Section GHQ. He retired from the Indiana State Police in November of 1990 with 25 years of service. Reg was elected Sheriff of White County in November of 1990 and took office on January 1, 1991 and was re-elected in 1994. Beginning in July of 1999, he served as Northwest Area Coordinator, Operations Division with the State Emergency Management Agency from which he retired in 2010. Reg was the founder and vice chair of the Partners for a Drug Free White County. He served as past president and campaign chairman for White County United Way. He was a past president of the Monticello Kiwanis Club and was the founder of the Monticello Aktion Club. He was the founder and chairman of the White County Community Corrections Advisory Board, chairman of the Democrat Central Committee, and was the founder and chairman of the White County Sheriff's Reserves program. He served as a governing board member for the Community Foundation of White County. He served as a board member for the Twin Lakes Regional Sewer District. Most recently he served on the boards of IU Health White Memorial Hospital and CDC Resources. He relished his philanthropic commitment to White County, coached Monticello youth football for many years, and was a Studebaker enthusiast. Above all he was a devoted family man who cherished his wife, children, and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Dottie, he is survived by his children Cheryl (Doug) Colliver of Martinsville, David Shireman of McClellanville, SC, John (Rebecca) Shireman of Monticello; daughter-in-law, Kris Shireman of St. Petersburg, FL; brother, Michael Shireman of Ft.Wayne; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Shireman; and a brother, Larry Shireman. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, September 8, 2014 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello. Friends may also call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home with close friend Jay Janke officiating. Private burial will follow for the family in Riverview I.O.O.F Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Community Foundation of White County to benefit CDC Resources with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com
Visitation Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home

Monday, September 08, 2014

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Tuesday, September 09, 2014

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Tuesday, September 09, 2014

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