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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Shirley Ruth
Else
Dec 19, 1913 — Apr 24, 2015
Obituary
Shirley Ruth Else
December 19,1913 – April 24,2015
Shirley R. Else, 101, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully, April 24, 2015 at the Rainbow Hospice Care Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.
Shirley was born in Lake Mills on December 19, 1913, the daughter of Carl H. Wolff and Martha Lawien. She was confirmed in the Moravian Church by Rev. Richter on April 10,1927. She graduated from Lake Mills High School, the top of her class in 1931.
She wrote the words for "Lake Mills Loyalty" at that time.
She was a legal secretary for 5 years in the Kiessling Law Office where she met Franklin Else. They were married December 21, 1935 in the Moravian parsonage on College Street by Rev. Kant. Their daughter Cathryn was born in 1936.
She was a charter member of the Lake Mills Aztalan Historical Society, elected to the Lake Mills Woman's Club in 1940, and served on the L.D. Fargo Public library board. She was the first woman elected to serve on a Moravian Church Board and later became president of the Board of Trustees.
Their daughter Susan was born in 1948.
She worked in the City Clerk's office and served as the City assessor for 5 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl H. and Martha Wolff, her sister Genevieve Wolff Fauerbach, her husband, Franklin R. Else and daughter Cathryn E. Miller. Survivors include daughter, Susan (Roger) Eslinger of Ithaca, NY, granddaughter, Kellie (Chris) Hummel and great granddaughter, Anna Grace Hummel all of Ithaca, NY.
Shirley lived a life full of interests, including attending concerts, dancing, reading, swimming, boating and travel. She was a lifelong learner, including keeping up with the world news, and learning how to email and face time! Shirley loyally followed the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin Badgers football. She had a zest for life, and experienced joy in the little things daily. She loved to sit in her green rocker on the porch particularly at sunset and enjoy the sights and sounds of Rock Lake. The morning she passed, the sun was out and Rock Lake was as smooth as glass. One might think she planned the end of her journey thinking about the serenity of the lake.
According to Shirley's wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.
If desired, memorials may be made to the: Franklin Else Band Shelter Renovation Project in c/o Lake Mills Community Foundation P.O. Box 33, Lake Mills, WI 53551, Lake Mills Moravian Church, or Rainbow Hospice Care Inc, Jefferson, WI.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
December 19,1913 – April 24,2015
Shirley R. Else, 101, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully, April 24, 2015 at the Rainbow Hospice Care Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.
Shirley was born in Lake Mills on December 19, 1913, the daughter of Carl H. Wolff and Martha Lawien. She was confirmed in the Moravian Church by Rev. Richter on April 10,1927. She graduated from Lake Mills High School, the top of her class in 1931.
She wrote the words for "Lake Mills Loyalty" at that time.
We're loyal to you Lake Mills
Loyal to the End
When our team goes to fight, they'll fight to win and
U rah rah rah
They will roll up the score
We've hope and faith
So Lake Mills Here's to You with
Staunch Support and Student loyalty!
She was a legal secretary for 5 years in the Kiessling Law Office where she met Franklin Else. They were married December 21, 1935 in the Moravian parsonage on College Street by Rev. Kant. Their daughter Cathryn was born in 1936.
She was a charter member of the Lake Mills Aztalan Historical Society, elected to the Lake Mills Woman's Club in 1940, and served on the L.D. Fargo Public library board. She was the first woman elected to serve on a Moravian Church Board and later became president of the Board of Trustees.
Their daughter Susan was born in 1948.
She worked in the City Clerk's office and served as the City assessor for 5 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl H. and Martha Wolff, her sister Genevieve Wolff Fauerbach, her husband, Franklin R. Else and daughter Cathryn E. Miller. Survivors include daughter, Susan (Roger) Eslinger of Ithaca, NY, granddaughter, Kellie (Chris) Hummel and great granddaughter, Anna Grace Hummel all of Ithaca, NY.
Shirley lived a life full of interests, including attending concerts, dancing, reading, swimming, boating and travel. She was a lifelong learner, including keeping up with the world news, and learning how to email and face time! Shirley loyally followed the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin Badgers football. She had a zest for life, and experienced joy in the little things daily. She loved to sit in her green rocker on the porch particularly at sunset and enjoy the sights and sounds of Rock Lake. The morning she passed, the sun was out and Rock Lake was as smooth as glass. One might think she planned the end of her journey thinking about the serenity of the lake.
According to Shirley's wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.
If desired, memorials may be made to the: Franklin Else Band Shelter Renovation Project in c/o Lake Mills Community Foundation P.O. Box 33, Lake Mills, WI 53551, Lake Mills Moravian Church, or Rainbow Hospice Care Inc, Jefferson, WI.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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