Louis Shores

I met Louie and his wife several years ago in the Dr.’s office with my dad (Julian Kuhn) who introduced us. Our conversation was about the old neighborhood and dancing. Dad described both as relatives and friends and mentioned how kind Louie was to him and his family growing up and through his lifetime. My sympathy to you and your families. Nancy Kuhn Upmeyer

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Louie was a very special man. I remember lots of visits to the farm and I got to ride my first horse there and started pestering my Dad for a horse, which I got. The CHristmas times spent at Grandpa Kachers were always special and I have wonderful memories of Louie and Irene and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cheri Kacher Selke

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I must admit that Louie was my favorite uncle. I always enjoyed visiting with Louie and Irene and the ‘ boys’. Davids comment about the horses brought up old memories., I think that is where I got mylove of horses from. I rememebr riding my first horse at your farm. I still have a picture my Mom gave me, a little girl on a big spotted horse. I also remember how much I loved Christmas at Grandpa Kachers with your family. Uncle Louie was such a kjind and caring man. We were so lucky to have him in our life. Cheri Kacher Selke

Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Louis W. Shores.

Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts of Louie Shores on the Tribute Wall. Your kind words and expressions of sympathy are deeply appreciated, and they remind me of how fortunate I was to have had Louie as my father. They also set me to thinking about some of the wonderful memories I have that, I think, demonstrate what an extraordinary person my father was. One of my earliest memories from age 5 or so, involved shelled corn and a tractor. For some incomprehensible reason I thought it would be a dandy idea to put some corn in the radiator of the tractor. Needless to say it didn’t take long for the tractor to overheat, which soon led Dad to figure out what had happened. He wasn’t happy, but neither was he angry. Patience was just one of his many virtues. He was also fun-loving. I remember swimming with him in the Little Turkey River, and roasting hotdogs on its bank. He didn’t much care for hunting, but after a certain amount of pestering he would he would go squirrel hunting with me when I was too young to go by myself. His squirrel calls, however, were largely ineffective. Indeed, I can’t recall that we actually ever got a squirrel. And then there were the horses. I believe that when Dad started farming he had a tractor and a team of work horses. I was always abnormally fond of horses. For Dad they were a necessary chore. When he got his second tractor, or perhaps just a better tractor, he was pleased to sell the work horses. It didn’t take long for me to start pestering him for a riding horse. Nor did it take long for the pestering to pay off, eventually resulting in not one but two riding horses. Selflessness was another of his virtues. That selflessness was again was again demonstrated when I graduated from high school. Money was tight and my brother Gerry was already in college. I wasn’t interested in college, but I can distinctly remember Dad saying, ‘If you want to go to college we’ll find a way to pay for it.’ Later I did go and he did pay for it. I don’t wish to put the man on a pedestal. Like the rest of us, he had his shortcomings. For example, it was our custom to attend Mass in Little Turkey on Sunday mornings. After Mass we would receive a nickel to buy a candy bar at Berst’s tavern. Sometimes Dad would get so engaged in conversation with friends after Mass that it was hard to get his attention, and delivery of the nickel would be delayed. In the end,however, it was always forthcoming. So, I can’t say this was a genuine shortcoming. But, having felt compelled to come up with something in the nature of a shortcoming, this was the best I could do. Thanks again for your kind thoughts. David

To Gerry, David, Linus, & Don and Their Families, You have our deepest sympathy. We will really miss Uncle Louie. He, along with his brothers and sisters, formed the foundation of our Shores family. I feel so blessed to have been part of such a close family unit. I have so many wonderful memories of family get togethers. Uncle Louie was always so kind and caring. And his example of a loving and devoted husband was exceptional. How fortunate you, his children, are to have Louie as your Father, and we feel fortunate to have him as our uncle. He’ll live on in our hearts and memories. Bob & Mary Hartl

My family was good friends with Louie and Irene. My parents spent many an evening playing cards and us kids playing with their sons. especially Linus and Donnie. Louie was such a gentle soul. Always so kind and pleasant. RIP

Louie was one of my favorite persons. Always a word for everyone with the biggest smile. Always enjoyed talking about the good old days. Loved this man! God bless him and his family. Tom and Ruth Bernatz

Louie always had a smile on his face. Will miss that. RIP Louie The Lord took a sweet angel with. Dan and Joan lentz

I remember when I was small we would go to their place and mom and dad would play cards. So sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers.