Obituary for Shirley M. Shafer (Groleski)
Shirley Mae Shafer, 88, of Pembine, Wisc., passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wisc.
She was born on November 22, 1935, in Dunbar, Wisc., to the late John and Lillian (Peterson) Groleski.
Shirley graduated from Pembine High School, Class of 1953. She married Rodney Shafer on October 23, 1954, in Goodman, Wisc. They built their home together in Pembine. She managed the business side of Shafer Electric while raising their family. Shirley served on the Board of Wausaukee Enterprises for 52 Years (they provide day center services and sheltered employment activities for handicapped students and adults).
Shirley was an avid golfer playing in the women's league at The Four Seasons Club for many years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, playing cards, and her weekly outing with friends to “Paris’s.” Of course, the most important was spending time with family.
Survivors include one son, John Shafer of Pembine; two daughters, Jean Krenn of Pembine and Mary (Kenny) Thompson of Florida; one brother, Bob Groleski (Toby) of Dunbar; one sister, Rosie Bousley (George) of Niagara, Wisc.; one sister-in-law, Susan (Richard) Potthier of Green Bay, Wisc.; five grandchildren, Jody Krenn, Amy (Brian) Theuerkauf, Lily Christoff, Minde (Alex) Kimell and Jessy Shafer; five great-grandchildren, Cody Hanson, Owen Kimell, and Carl, Caleb and Jack Theuerkauf.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney in 2018; one son, Richard Shafer in 2016; one grandson, Jon Thomas Sederstrom; and one great-granddaughter, Audrey Theuerkauf.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church, Pembine, Wis. Rev. Fr. Quinn Mann will officiate. Burial will follow in Pembine Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Pembine Rescue Squad or to the Pembine Volunteer Fire Department in Shirley's memory.
Shirley's family would like to express a special thank you to the Maryhill Manor staff.
You may leave a condolence for the family at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wisc., to honor Shirley’s legacy of life.
She was born on November 22, 1935, in Dunbar, Wisc., to the late John and Lillian (Peterson) Groleski.
Shirley graduated from Pembine High School, Class of 1953. She married Rodney Shafer on October 23, 1954, in Goodman, Wisc. They built their home together in Pembine. She managed the business side of Shafer Electric while raising their family. Shirley served on the Board of Wausaukee Enterprises for 52 Years (they provide day center services and sheltered employment activities for handicapped students and adults).
Shirley was an avid golfer playing in the women's league at The Four Seasons Club for many years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, playing cards, and her weekly outing with friends to “Paris’s.” Of course, the most important was spending time with family.
Survivors include one son, John Shafer of Pembine; two daughters, Jean Krenn of Pembine and Mary (Kenny) Thompson of Florida; one brother, Bob Groleski (Toby) of Dunbar; one sister, Rosie Bousley (George) of Niagara, Wisc.; one sister-in-law, Susan (Richard) Potthier of Green Bay, Wisc.; five grandchildren, Jody Krenn, Amy (Brian) Theuerkauf, Lily Christoff, Minde (Alex) Kimell and Jessy Shafer; five great-grandchildren, Cody Hanson, Owen Kimell, and Carl, Caleb and Jack Theuerkauf.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney in 2018; one son, Richard Shafer in 2016; one grandson, Jon Thomas Sederstrom; and one great-granddaughter, Audrey Theuerkauf.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church, Pembine, Wis. Rev. Fr. Quinn Mann will officiate. Burial will follow in Pembine Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Pembine Rescue Squad or to the Pembine Volunteer Fire Department in Shirley's memory.
Shirley's family would like to express a special thank you to the Maryhill Manor staff.
You may leave a condolence for the family at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wisc., to honor Shirley’s legacy of life.