Robert was born in Portland. He was a bottle picker for Blitz Weinhard Brewing Co. for 30 years. Robert is survived by his sister, Elaine Shepherd and by his nephew, Robert Shepherd. A recitation of the rosary will be at 11:30am followed by a Mass of Christian burial at noon Friday, April 30, 2010 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Milwaukie. Concluding service \u0026amp; vault interment will be in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Portland."",