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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
9:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Starts at 2:15 pm (Central time)
Age 71, of Newport, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 7, 2026.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Donna Shopbell; brothers, Clint and Craig Shopbell; sister, Dianna Hallas; mother and father-in-law, Edna and Lyle Foster; brothers-in-law, Loren Foster, Johnnie DeVault and Rick Hallas.
He will be sadly missed by his wife of 51 years, Janelle; children, Collette (Darren) Henretty and Justin (Nicole) Shopbell; grandchildren, Brooklynn, Bergen and Brayden; sisters, Cheri DeVault and Deb (Tom) Vail; brother, Dreux (Liz) Shopbell; many nieces, nephews, other family and dear friends.
Dave grew up in Stillwater, MN. He was married at the age of 20 to his loving wife Janelle. They made a wonderful home in Newport, MN and grew their family there. Dave was a proud Pipefitter and later a Project Manager. He was a gifted craftsman whose talents spanned construction, pipefitting, electrical, and mechanical work, and he took great pride in building and fixing things with skill and care. Dave loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M. Entombment Union Cemetery, Maplewood.
Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater
Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater
Family will receive friends following the service.
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