Early Life and Education:
- Born in Marine, Illinois on September 3, 1908
- Graduated from Washington University School of Dental Medicine
- Established a private practice in Edwardsville, Illinois
- Partnered with Leo B. Lundugan in an orthodontic practice
- Served in the army during World War II as a captain, major, and colonel

Contributions and Achievements:
- Director of the American Board of Orthodontics for 10 years
- Awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation for his service in World War II
- Co-wrote a textbook called 'Applied Orthodontics' with James E. McCoy
- Authored a book on his hometown titled 'Marine, Illinois – An Historical Review'
- Became a professor and chairman of the orthodontic department at Washington University

Awards and Recognition:
- Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal
- Received the Distinguished Service Scroll by the American Association of Orthodontists in 1983
- Served as the executive director of the American Board of Orthodontics in 1977
- Honored with the Albert H. Ketcham Award
- Shepard Distinguished Service Award named after him by the American Association of Orthodontists

Legacy and Personal Life:
- Earl Emanuel Shepard passed away on May 18, 1991, due to a cerebral hemorrhage
- The American Association of Orthodontics has an award named after him
- Married to Wilma A. Shwartz
- Left a lasting impact on the field of orthodontics through his teaching and contributions

References and Additional Information:
- Third World — Earl has gone home. (source: thirdworld.nl)
- Shepard Distinguished Service Award. (source: www.americanboardortho.com)
- Tribute article titled 'Mr. Abo, Dr. Earl E. Shepard—a special tribute' by David L. Turpin (source: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
- Authority control databases: ISNI, VIAF, IdRef
- Note: This section also includes additional references that are not listed in the content.