Located in Colome, South Dakota, Shippy Cattle Company is not only a business but is home to the family behind it.  Frank bought the home place in 1934, farming until Chan assumed ownership in 1958.  Todd is now the third generation operator after returning home in 1988, having graduated from South Dakota State University.

 

Today, Todd’s son, Cole, has joined in the family tradition and has added the help of his wife, Lacey. The two of them have welcomed the fifth generation of Shippys  with the births of their son, Mason and daughters, Hazel and Clara.  Todd’s wife, Janette, is involved in feedlot duties as well.   Todd also has two daughters.  Rachel is a  graduate of Mount Marty College and currently is a teacher in Yankton.  Sarah earned a degree from the University of South Dakota and attended graduate school at the University of Nebraska. She works as an athletic trainer for Mount Marty College.  Both ladies assist the family on their visits back home.