Michael Joseph “AJ” Shambaugh, the son of Valerie (Thurin) and Michael

Shambaugh, was born Oct. 29, 1988, at Hastings. He died Dec. 10, at Red Cloud.

A lifelong resident of the area, AJ received his formal education attending the Lawrence-Nelson schools. As a youth and through his high school years, AJ participated in the wrestling programs. Following his graduation from high school he worked with Chief Industries in Grand Island where he became a certified welder. He later was employed for a time with Fornstron Feed Yard in Wyoming and then moved to Red Cloud where he worked at the Gottsch Feed Yard.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents; stepfather, Neal Hoit; stepbrother, Daimion Hoit and two cousins, Leland and Jarod.

Surviving are his parents, Mike Shambaugh of Republican City, Neb.; his mother, Val (Dennis) Terry of Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; his sister, Mrs. Ben Carr (Codee) of Grand Island; step-siblings: Mrs. Josh Delong (LaTisha), Mrs. Chris Roberts (Brittany), Marc Stokes, Mrs. Damon Nielson (Mandy) and Jessie Reed.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the Rev. Robert Hopkins officiating.