Gordon F Shannon

Gordon was born December 5, 1933 in Langlade, WI. In 1936 Gordon’s family moved to Shawano where he attended school, graduating from Shawano High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation Gordon joined the US Air Force. His basic training took place in California and from there he went on to Texas to complete his training in aircraft maintenance. His first assignment was to the 18th Fighter Squadron in Minneapolis, MN. While there he met his wife, Nancy. Gordon was then deployed to Guam, in the western Pacific, with the 41st Fighter Squadron. During that time Gordon went TDY(Temporary Duty) to Formosa(now Taiwan). Later for his service on Formosa, Gordon received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Ribbon. After serving in Guam, Gordon was stationed at Andrew’s Air Force Base in Maryland. In June of 1961 with the rank 

of Staff Sergeant, Gordon received an honorable discharge.

Gordon and Nancy then returned to Shawano to raise their 4 children: Laura, Mike, Jerry and Colleen, along with grandchildren: Neal, Jordan, Alissa, Rachel and great granddaughter Audrey.

Gordon enjoyed league bowling at R & R Lanes in Shawano for many years, where he also participated in many tournaments. Gordon was inducted into the Shawano Bowling Hall of Fame in 2002. He also enjoyed Saturday nights at the Shawano Speedway where he cheered on his favorite driver, his son-in law Tom.

Gordon retired in 1996 from Shawano Municipal Utilities, and has spent his retirement years enjoying time with friends and family.