Shirley Anderson Obituary

Shirley A. Anderson, age 94 of Green Lake, passed away peacefully at her home in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday afternoon, August 23rd, 2024. Shirley Ann, the daughter of Myron and Philippine (Duren) Anderson, was born on November 13th, 1929, in West Allis, Wisconsin. Shirley grew up in Rockbridge where she attended grade school and graduated from Richland Center High School before moving to Tomah, Wisconsin. In 1961, she moved to Encinitas, California before returning to Wisconsin in 1968, where she resided in Green Lake. Shirley was a determined and dutiful worker throughout her life. She was a secretary at Prestegard before moving into a waitress role at Knotty Pines in Tomah; she then continued in the service industry during her time in California before returning to Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, she was the head cook at the Bel-Air Supper Club, among many other service occupations in the area. She spent the latter part of her career working for Green Lake County as a cook for nearly 20 years before retiring at 85-years old. Shirley was a shining light to everyone that knew her. In addition to being a loving family member and friend, she enjoyed avidly cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, soaking in the upbeat tunes of Polka Music, uncovering and piecing together her family genealogy, and caring for all of her sweet pets.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Darlene Ward.

Shirley is survived by her children, Charles Anderson, Kevin Anderson, and Timmy Anderson; 4 grandchildren, Shannon, Jason, Shane, Jarod; sisters, Bertha King and Judy Shireman; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Joe Longo and the Theta Care Wound Clinic for the care they provided to Shirley, and all of her friends in the community.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Richland Center Cemetery at 2:00 PM. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. prattfuneralservice.com


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